SN12 6AQ is a safe, established residential area on Hornchurch Road, 0.3km from Woolmore Farm in Bowerhill. Administratively it sits within Bowerhill ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For serious buyers, SN12 6AQ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00166455 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNCHURCH ROAD, SN12 6AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNCHURCH ROAD, SN12 6AQ.
369
38
£ 52,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN12 6AQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN12 6AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 317,500
4 sales · Mean £ 303,250
Semi-Detached
£ 242,250
4 sales · Mean £ 272,125
Detached
£ 314,250
2 sales · Mean £ 314,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6AQ has low crime rates — 12 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
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Boomerang Ltd1.0 km
- Eddies Diner1.0 km
- Springers Cafe1.0 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
- Oak School Bus Park0.2 km
- Kingfisher Drive0.2 km
- Old Loves Farm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126AQ · Data under Open Government Licence