Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

CORFE ROAD, SN12 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORFE ROAD, SN12 6BQ.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SN12 6BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £329k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 39.1% year-on-year.

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

SN12 6BQ is a safe, established residential area on Corfe Road, 0.2km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.

For serious buyers, SN12 6BQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, up 39.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00163565 (shared with 8 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 6BQ. 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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 254,500

10 sales · Mean £ 266,644

Detached

£ 327,500

4 sales · Mean £ 358,750

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

SN12 6BQ has low crime rates — 30 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Aloeric Primary School

Good378 pupils0.5 km
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The Manor CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils0.7 km
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River Mead School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils1.2 km
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Bowerhill Primary School

Requires Improvement404 pupils1.4 km
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Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

Good459 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Boomerang Ltd0.7 km
  • Alba Ristorante Italiano0.9 km
  • Antico Caffe0.9 km
  • Casa0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Conigre Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Buds0.7 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • Melksham Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Melksham Liberal Club0.8 km
  • The Bear0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op Melksham1.0 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Acropolis Kebab Shop0.7 km
  • Chop Suey House0.9 km
  • Fuego Bros0.5 km
  • Kebab and Chicken Hut0.8 km
  • Kings Gourmet0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melksham1.5 km
  • Trowbridge7.8 km
  • Bradford-On-Avon8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Coronation Road0.2 km
  • Coronation Road0.2 km
  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Hospital0.3 km
  • West End0.3 km