SN12 6BT is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Sandridge Common in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Melksham East ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For families considering a move, SN12 6BT represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6BT are sourced from Output Area E00184293 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN12 6BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN12 6BT.
362
42
£ 52,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN12 6BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 6BT — age 42, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6BT. The average age is 42.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham4.5 km
- Chippenham10.5 km
- Trowbridge10.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126BT · Data under Open Government Licence