SN12 6BG is a sought-after residential area on Windsor Avenue, 0.4km 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 6BG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 86% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00163568 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR AVENUE, SN12 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR AVENUE, SN12 6BG.
288
47
£ 43,300 /yr
57%
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN12 6BG combines high owner-occupation (86%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6BG. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6BG has low crime rates — 22 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
Melksham Oak Community School
Bowerhill Primary School
River Mead School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- High Street Convenience0.9 km
- I D Newman & Son0.9 km
- Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd1.0 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Buds1.0 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
- The Hiding Place0.9 km
- The Parsons Nose0.9 km
- West End Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Gonjo Cafe Bake House0.9 km
- The Market Tavern0.8 km
- The Refa Tandoori House0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.9 km
- Fuego Bros0.8 km
- Kings Gourmet0.7 km
- Melksham Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.8 km
- Trowbridge7.6 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.3 km
- Spa Road0.3 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- Spa Road0.4 km
- The Spa0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126BG · Data under Open Government Licence