SN12 6AG is a safe, established residential area on The Close, 0.2km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For families considering a move, SN12 6AG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 40.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00163565 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOSE, SN12 6AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, SN12 6AG.
290
46
£ 43,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SN12 6AG — age 46, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 40.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6AG. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
4 sales · Mean £ 276,250
Terraced
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6AG has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aloeric Primary School
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
River Mead School
Melksham Oak Community School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Bowerhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Boomerang Ltd0.8 km
- Alba Ristorante Italiano0.9 km
- Antico Caffe0.9 km
- Casa0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- High Street Convenience0.6 km
- I D Newman & Son0.6 km
- Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd0.7 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Buds0.7 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.7 km
- Melksham Liberal Club0.7 km
- The Bear0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Melksham1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.6 km
- Chop Suey House0.8 km
- Fuego Bros0.4 km
- Kebab and Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Kings Gourmet0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.4 km
- Trowbridge7.7 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.2 km
- Coronation Road0.2 km
- West End0.2 km
- West End0.3 km
- Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126AG · Data under Open Government Licence