Area Analysis Wiltshire, South West

SN12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SN12 postcode area.

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Population

28,645

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,450 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

SN12 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £325k. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.

home £325,169 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN12 is a postcode district in Wiltshire, South West, covering 814 active and 171 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SN12 (13%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (9%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes SN12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SN12 are around £325k, up 6.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SN12 at 201 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SN12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2249
Anti-social behaviour1127
Criminal damage and arson503
Shoplifting457
Public order340

school Local Schools

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Churchfields, the Village School

Good127 pupils
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils
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River Mead School

Good261 pupils
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Seend Church of England Primary School

Good104 pupils
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Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

Good459 pupils
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Aloeric Primary School

Good378 pupils
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Bowerhill Primary School

Requires Improvement404 pupils
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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Beechfield House Hotel
  • Conigre Hotel
  • Travelodge Melksham
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Alba Ristorante Italiano
  • Antico Caffe
  • Boomerang Ltd
  • Casa
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beanacre Road Service Station
  • AVAD Convenience Store
  • Central Stores
  • Greggs
  • High Street Convenience
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Brewery Inn
  • Buds
  • Kings Arms Hotel
  • Melksham Baptist Church
  • Melksham Conservative Club
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op Melksham
  • Co-operative Food
  • Iceland
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Acropolis Kebab Shop
  • Chop Suey House
  • Forest Fish Bar
  • Fuego Bros
  • Greggs
  • + 18 more