SN12 6DA 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00163558 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEMINGTON ROAD, SN12 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEMINGTON ROAD, SN12 6DA.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 48, SN12 6DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6DA. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
5 sales · Mean £ 204,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6DA has low crime rates — 42 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
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- New Inn0.9 km
- Buds0.7 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.7 km
- Melksham Liberal Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Boomerang Ltd0.9 km
- Alba Ristorante Italiano0.8 km
- Antico Caffe0.8 km
- Casa0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- High Street Convenience0.5 km
- I D Newman & Son0.5 km
- Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd0.7 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.5 km
- Chop Suey House0.8 km
- Fuego Bros0.4 km
- Kebab and Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Kings Gourmet0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.3 km
- Trowbridge7.6 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.4 km
Bus Stops
- West End0.0 km
- West End0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Coronation Road0.4 km
- Coronation Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126DA · Data under Open Government Licence