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 miles20.7 km
- Bath 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Stroud 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Trowbridge 12 miles19.3 km
- Chipping Sodbury 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Chippenham 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Yate 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Frome 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Melksham 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Melksham Without 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Devizes 6.2 miles9.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Calne North Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Calne Central Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Calne Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Calne Rural Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Calne Without Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Derry Hill and Studley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Calne South Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Compton Bassett Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cherhill Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bremhill Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hilmarton Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Heddington Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
SN11 8HJ, SN11 0DT, SN11 9AA, SN11 8AU, SN11 8BL, SN11 8BF, SN11 0DD, SN11 9BY, SN11 9BT … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Southampton Airport 44.1 miles71 km
- Chippenham Railway Station 5 miles8 km
- Melksham Railway Station 7.4 miles12 km
Hotels near Calne Chilvester & Abberd Ad
- Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Duke Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Castle Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Bear Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Churchill 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Best Western Plus Angel Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Stanton Manor Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Beechfield House Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Jolly Huntsman 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The White Hart 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Calne Chilvester & Abberd
- St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Loxwell Abbey Historic site 3 miles4.8 km
- Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Avebury Stones Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Silbury Hill Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hartham Country house 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Burderop Park Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Burderop Wood Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km
- County Ground Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Savernake Forest Forest 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Westonbirt Arboretum Gardens 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Roman Baths Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Fashion Museum Museum 15.9 miles25.6 km