Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

FARLEIGH AVENUE, SN12 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARLEIGH AVENUE, SN12 6BW.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN12 6BW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SN12 6BW is a safe, established residential area on Farleigh Avenue, 0.4km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.

For families considering a move, SN12 6BW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6BW 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 6BW. 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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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

Flat

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Detached

£ 279,995

1 sales · Mean £ 279,995

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

SN12 6BW has low crime rates — 26 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson10
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 pupils0.8 km
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River Mead School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils1.3 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 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • Buds0.8 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • Melksham Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Melksham Liberal Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Boomerang Ltd0.7 km
  • Alba Ristorante Italiano1.0 km
  • Antico Caffe1.0 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 Ltd0.8 km
  • Melksham Community Food Larder0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Conigre Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Acropolis Kebab Shop0.7 km
  • Chop Suey House1.0 km
  • Fuego Bros0.5 km
  • Kebab and Chicken Hut0.9 km
  • Kings Gourmet0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melksham1.6 km
  • Trowbridge7.6 km
  • Bradford-On-Avon8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • West End0.3 km
  • West End0.3 km
  • Coronation Road0.4 km
  • Coronation Road0.4 km