SN12 6BL is a safe, established residential area on Sarum Avenue, 0.3km 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 6BL 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 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00163565 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SARUM AVENUE, SN12 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARUM AVENUE, SN12 6BL.
290
46
£ 43,300 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SN12 6BL — age 46, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6BL. The average age is 45.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 346,974
2 sales · Mean £ 346,974
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6BL has low crime rates — 27 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
River Mead School
Melksham Oak Community School
Bowerhill Primary School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- New Inn0.9 km
- Buds0.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.9 km
- Melksham Liberal Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Boomerang Ltd0.6 km
- Casa0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- Gonjo Cafe Bake House0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- High Street Convenience0.8 km
- I D Newman & Son0.8 km
- Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd0.8 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.8 km
- Fuego Bros0.6 km
- Kebab and Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Kings Gourmet0.5 km
- Melksham Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.6 km
- Trowbridge7.6 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.3 km
- Coronation Road0.3 km
- Coronation Road0.3 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126BL · Data under Open Government Licence