The SN12 6LP postcode is in Wiltshire, Wiltshire postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the SN12 6LP area, explore the SN12 6LP Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SN12 6LP area, visit the SN12 6LP House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SN12 |
| Ward | Melksham Forest |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Melksham South |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Trowbridge |
| Police Force | Wiltshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Melksham Forest |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Chippenham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4988 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Constrained renters / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Low density wholesale and retail.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Waitrose Ltd, Supermarkets
Address: Bath Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6LP
Rainbow Day Care Centre, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: Riverside Club, Bath Road, Melksham, SN12 6LP
Alba Ristorante Italiano, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 6 Bath Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6LP
The nearest places is Melksham(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Bear(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Melksham(0.38 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | SN12 7NG (0.25 mi) | Details |
| River Mead SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | SN12 7ED (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Aloeric Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | SN12 6HN (0.54 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR(0.63 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| giffords primary care ctrActivegiffords primary care ctr, spa road, melksham, wiltshire | 01225896630 | SN12 7EA |
| spa medical centreActivespa medical centre, snowberry lane, melksham, wiltshire | 01225703236 | SN12 6UN |
The population of SN126LP is 272 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1149), Between 55 to 64 (1052), and Between 75 to 100 (1048).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 243 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 64 adults have Level 4, while 44 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (324), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (309).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (135), followed by No religion (119).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (50) followed by Intermediate occupations (38), and Small employers and own account workers (28).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (518), and 429 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1750) and European Union EU-14 (40).