SN12 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Carisbrooke Road, 0.4km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For serious buyers, SN12 6BS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £304k, down 3.6% 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00163569 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARISBROOKE ROAD, SN12 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE ROAD, SN12 6BS.
325
47
£ 43,300 /yr
56%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SN12 6BS's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £304k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £304k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6BS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
6 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6BS 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.
school Local Schools
Aloeric Primary School
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
River Mead School
Melksham Oak Community School
Bowerhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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 Larder0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Buds0.9 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.9 km
- Melksham Liberal Club0.9 km
- The Grapes Inn0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Casa0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- Gonjo Cafe Bake House0.8 km
- Quenched0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
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
- Trowbridge7.5 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.2 km
- West End0.3 km
- West End0.3 km
- Coronation Road0.5 km
- Coronation Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126BS · Data under Open Government Licence