SN12 6AH is a safe, established residential area on Hornchurch Road, 0.4km from Woolmore Farm in Bowerhill. Administratively it sits within Bowerhill ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For serious buyers, SN12 6AH is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, down 45.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00166455 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNCHURCH ROAD, SN12 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNCHURCH ROAD, SN12 6AH.
369
38
£ 52,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN12 6AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
SN12 6AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 45.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6AH. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
7 sales · Mean £ 211,785
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Detached
£ 301,500
2 sales · Mean £ 301,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6AH has low crime rates — 14 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
Melksham Oak Community School
Bowerhill Primary School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Pilot0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham3.0 km
- Trowbridge8.1 km
- Bradford-On-Avon9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Community School0.1 km
- Oak Community School0.1 km
- Old Loves Farm0.2 km
- Old Loves Farm0.2 km
- Oak School Bus Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126AH · Data under Open Government Licence