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.
LONGFORD ROAD, SN12 6DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFORD ROAD, SN12 6DH.
448
41
£ 43,300 /yr
48%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Aloeric Primary School
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
River Mead School
Bowerhill Primary School
Melksham Oak Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.3 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SN126DH · Data under Open Government Licence