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.
SN12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SN12 postcode area.
28,645
45
£ 43,450 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Churchfields, the Village School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
River Mead School
Seend Church of England Primary School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Aloeric Primary School
Bowerhill Primary School
Melksham Oak Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Beechfield House Hotel
- Conigre Hotel
- Travelodge Melksham
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Alba Ristorante Italiano
- Antico Caffe
- Boomerang Ltd
- Casa
- Costa Coffee
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Beanacre Road Service Station
- AVAD Convenience Store
- Central Stores
- Greggs
- High Street Convenience
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Brewery Inn
- Buds
- Kings Arms Hotel
- Melksham Baptist Church
- Melksham Conservative Club
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op Melksham
- Co-operative Food
- Iceland
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop
- Chop Suey House
- Forest Fish Bar
- Fuego Bros
- Greggs
- + 18 more
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Area Profile: SN12 · Data under Open Government Licence