Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

LONGFORD ROAD, SN12 6DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFORD ROAD, SN12 6DH.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 41, SN12 6DH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SN12 6DH is a safe, established residential area on Longford Road, 0.6km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.

For families considering a move, SN12 6DH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00163566 (shared with 17 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 6DH. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 291,000

9 sales · Mean £ 277,500

Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

SN12 6DH has low crime rates — 25 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Aloeric Primary School

Good378 pupils0.2 km
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The Manor CofE VC Primary School

Requires Improvement188 pupils1.0 km
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River Mead School

Good261 pupils1.3 km
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Bowerhill Primary School

Requires Improvement404 pupils1.4 km
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Melksham Oak Community School

Good1269 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • High Street Convenience0.8 km
  • I D Newman & Son0.8 km
  • Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd0.9 km
  • Melksham Community Food Larder0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Conigre Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Buds0.9 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
  • Melksham Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Melksham Liberal Club0.9 km
  • The Grapes Inn0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Casa0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Gonjo Cafe Bake House0.8 km
  • Quenched0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Acropolis Kebab Shop0.8 km
  • Fuego Bros0.7 km
  • Kings Gourmet0.6 km
  • Melksham Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melksham1.6 km
  • Trowbridge7.3 km
  • Bradford-On-Avon8.2 km

Bus Stops

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