SN12 6BZ is a safe, established residential area on Semington Road, 0.4km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For families considering a move, SN12 6BZ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00163558 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEMINGTON ROAD, SN12 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEMINGTON ROAD, SN12 6BZ.
289
48
£ 43,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN12 6BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6BZ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6BZ has low crime rates — 48 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Melksham Baptist Church0.9 km
- New Inn1.0 km
- Buds0.6 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- High Street Convenience0.5 km
- I D Newman & Son0.5 km
- Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd0.6 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Alba Ristorante Italiano0.7 km
- Antico Caffe0.7 km
- Casa0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Davana Thai0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.5 km
- Chop Suey House0.7 km
- Fuego Bros0.3 km
- Kebab and Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Kings Gourmet0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.3 km
- Trowbridge7.6 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.3 km
Bus Stops
- West End0.0 km
- West End0.0 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
- Market Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126BZ · Data under Open Government Licence