SN12 6DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood 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 6DD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00163563 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEMINGTON ROAD, SN12 6DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEMINGTON ROAD, SN12 6DD.
249
52
£ 43,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SN12 6DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6DD. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6DD has low crime rates — 39 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 Ltd1.0 km
- Alba Ristorante Italiano0.8 km
- Antico Caffe0.8 km
- Casa0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- High Street Convenience0.6 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- Iceland0.6 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 Hut0.8 km
- Kings Gourmet0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.3 km
- Trowbridge7.5 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.3 km
Bus Stops
- West End0.1 km
- West End0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Market Place0.4 km
- Coronation Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126DD · Data under Open Government Licence