Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

COMMERCE WAY, SN12 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCE WAY, SN12 6AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN12 6AD — age 45, 90% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN12 6AD is a mixed residential area on Commerce Way, 0.4km from Outmarsh in Berryfield. Administratively it sits within Melksham Without West & Rural ward and the Chippenham constituency.

For families considering a move, SN12 6AD represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00163576 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6AD. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SN12 6AD is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Drugs10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Bowerhill Primary School

Requires Improvement404 pupils1.1 km
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Aloeric Primary School

Good378 pupils1.4 km
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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils1.5 km
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington

Good96 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Just Perfect Catering0.6 km
  • Boomerang Ltd0.9 km
  • Eddies Diner0.6 km
  • Springers Cafe0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Melksham0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • The Milk Churn0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Greggs0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melksham2.7 km
  • Trowbridge6.6 km
  • Bradford-On-Avon7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Station0.3 km
  • Shails Lane0.3 km
  • Police Station0.3 km
  • Shails Lane0.3 km