Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

HORNCHURCH ROAD, SN12 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNCHURCH ROAD, SN12 6AH.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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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.

home £318,600 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils0.3 km
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Bowerhill Primary School

Requires Improvement404 pupils0.5 km
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Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

Good459 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Pilot0.6 km
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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