Calne Chilvester & Abberd sits on the western side of the market town of Calne in Wiltshire, blending suburban housing with surrounding farmland and small woodlands in the valley of the River Marden. The ward enjoys easy access to the countryside, being close to Bowood House and the North Wessex Downs AONB, so there are plenty of footpaths, rolling views and a tangible rural feel despite its proximity to town amenities.
Locally the area reflects Calne’s market‑town heritage with schools, shops, community halls and parish groups anchoring village life; many residents commute to nearby centres such as Chippenham and Swindon, while small businesses and light industry provide local employment. Historic buildings, local pubs and regular community events help maintain a strong neighbourhood identity without the pressures of urban sprawl.
Postcode districts covering Calne Chilvester & Abberd
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 12.8 miles
- Bath 16.2 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 21.7 miles
- Stroud 22.8 miles
- Trowbridge 12 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 17.8 miles
- Chippenham 5.1 miles
- Yate 19.4 miles
- Frome 22.9 miles
- Melksham 7.3 miles
- Melksham Without 7.1 miles
- Devizes 6.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Calne North Ward 0.4 miles
- Calne Central Ward 0.5 miles
- Calne Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Calne Rural Ward 1 mile
- Calne Without Parish 1.3 miles
- Derry Hill and Studley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Calne South Ward 2.2 miles
- Compton Bassett Parish 2.2 miles
- Cherhill Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bremhill Parish 2.6 miles
- Hilmarton Parish 3.1 miles
- Heddington Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
SN11 0DT, SN11 8BF, SN11 0RP, SN11 8NL, SN11 9UR, SN11 9DT, SN11 0UH, SN11 9UW, SN11 8HJ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 31.1 miles
- Southampton Airport 44.1 miles
- Chippenham Railway Station 5 miles
- Melksham Railway Station 7.4 miles
Hotels near Calne Chilvester & Abberd Ad
- Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort 4 2.4 miles
- The Duke Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- The Bear Hotel 3 6.3 miles
- Best Western Plus Angel Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Stanton Manor Hotel 7.7 miles
- Beechfield House Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- The Churchill 3 8.9 miles
- The Jolly Huntsman 3 6.8 miles
- The White Hart 9.9 miles
Schools in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Loxwell Abbey Historic site 3 miles
- Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 4.1 miles
- Avebury Stones Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Silbury Hill Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Hartham Country house 8.5 miles
- Burderop Park Estate 11.4 miles
- Burderop Wood Forest 12.6 miles
- County Ground Stadium 13.1 miles
- Savernake Forest Forest 14.4 miles
- Westonbirt Arboretum Gardens 14.8 miles
- Roman Baths Historic site 15.9 miles
- Fashion Museum Museum 15.9 miles