Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

CARISBROOKE ROAD, SN12 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE ROAD, SN12 6BS.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Aloeric Primary School

Good378 pupils0.3 km
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The Manor CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils0.9 km
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River Mead School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils1.3 km
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Bowerhill Primary School

Requires Improvement404 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Conigre Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
fastfood

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