Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

KENILWORTH GARDENS, SN12 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENILWORTH GARDENS, SN12 6AP.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN12 6AP combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£303k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

SN12 6AP is a sought-after residential area on Kenilworth Gardens, 0.5km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN12, SN12 6AP offers 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 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 97% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 1.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00163569 (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 6AP. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 287,142

Terraced

£ 312,000

2 sales · Mean £ 312,000

Detached

£ 274,000

1 sales · Mean £ 274,000

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

SN12 6AP has low crime rates — 29 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Aloeric Primary School

Good378 pupils0.3 km
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The Manor CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils0.9 km
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River Mead School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils1.3 km
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Bowerhill Primary School

Requires Improvement404 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • Buds0.9 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
  • Melksham Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Melksham Liberal Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Boomerang Ltd0.7 km
  • Casa0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
  • Gonjo Cafe Bake House0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • High Street Convenience0.8 km
  • I D Newman & Son0.8 km
  • Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd0.9 km
  • Melksham Community Food Larder0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Conigre Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Acropolis Kebab Shop0.8 km
  • Fuego Bros0.6 km
  • Kebab and Chicken Hut1.0 km
  • Kings Gourmet0.5 km
  • Melksham Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melksham1.6 km
  • Trowbridge7.4 km
  • Bradford-On-Avon8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • West End0.3 km
  • West End0.3 km
  • Coronation Road0.5 km
  • Coronation Road0.5 km