Chippenham, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Chippenham is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 35,800. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 35,800 |
| Population Density | 585 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4600°, -2.1247° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,020 |
| Median Age | 44.7 years |
About Chippenham
Chippenham is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 35,800. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chippenham vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Chippenham vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,020 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,258 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $417,149 |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,201 |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.0% |
| Housing Units | 14,320 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chippenham
Chippenham has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4600°N, 2.1247°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Chippenham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.2% |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 52.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Total Area | 61.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.1% |
Schools in Chippenham
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Paul's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abbeyfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Redland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen's Crescent School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's CofE Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Frogwell Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Monkton Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sheldon School | - | - | - | - |
| Hardenhuish School | - | - | - | - |
| St Nicholas School | - | - | - | - |
| Ivy Lane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kings Lodge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chippenham
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vibe Central Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Groovy | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Chippenham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum | ||||
| Athelstan Museum | ||||
| Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum | ||||
| Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum | ||||
| Bath Medical Museum | ||||
| Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution | ||||
| Bath World Heritage Centre | ||||
| Box Rock Circus | ||||
| Bradford on Avon Museum | ||||
| Calne Heritage Centre | ||||
| Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Dunkirk Mill Museum | ||||
| Dursley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Fox Talbot Museum | ||||
| Frome Museum | ||||
| Herschel Museum of Astronomy | ||||
| Holburne Museum | ||||
| Iron Duke | ||||
| Jane Austen Centre | ||||
| Kennet and Avon Canal Museum | ||||
| Market Lavington Museum | ||||
| Mary Shelly's House of Frankenstein | ||||
| Museum of Bath Architecture | ||||
| Museum of Bath at Work | ||||
| Museum of Bath Stone | ||||
| Museum of East Asian Art | ||||
| No.1 Royal Crescent Museum | ||||
| REME Museum | ||||
| Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum | ||||
| Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom | ||||
| The American Museum (Claverton Manor) | ||||
| Trowbridge Museum | ||||
| Westwood Manor | ||||
| Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre | ||||
| Wiltshire Heritage Museum | ||||
| Wiltshire Museum | ||||
| Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Chippenham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amcar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bath Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Box Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford on Avon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devizes Community Hub & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyneham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malmesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minchinhampton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tetbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trowbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Bassett Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chippenham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Farmers Market | |||||
| Bear Flat Community Market | |||||
| Planks Farm Shop | |||||
| The Shambles Indoor Market |
Hotels in Chippenham
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chippenham
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chippenham
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chippenham
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chippenham
10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chippenham
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chippenham
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chippenham
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chippenham
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chippenham
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chippenham
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chippenham
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chippenham
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chippenham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Ales Brewery | ||||
| Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Three Daggers |
Stadiums & Teams in Chippenham
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chippenham
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chippenham
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chippenham
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chippenham Post Office | |
| Hungerdown Post Office | |
| New Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chippenham
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church | |
| Brethren's Meeting Room | |
| Central Methodist Church | |
| Chippenham Christian Fellowship | |
| Emmanuel Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Winesses | |
| Ladyfield Evangelical Church | |
| New Testament Church of God | |
| Sheldon Road Methodist Church | |
| St Andrew's | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Paul's | |
| St Peter's | |
| The Salvation Army - Chippenham |
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What is the population of Chippenham?
Chippenham has a population of 35,800 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 585 people per square mile, spread across 61.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Chippenham expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Chippenham?
Chippenham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chippenham?
Chippenham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 3,258 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chippenham?
The median home value in Chippenham is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.
How are the schools in Chippenham?
34.2% of adults in Chippenham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Chippenham?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Chippenham is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.
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