SN12 6AE is a safe, established residential area on Kenilworth Gardens, 0.2km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 56.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00163550 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENILWORTH GARDENS, SN12 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENILWORTH GARDENS, SN12 6AE.
270
42
£ 43,300 /yr
58%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN12 6AE is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 56.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6AE. The average age is 41.7. 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
£ 255,000
13 sales · Mean £ 252,188
Flat
£ 113,500
8 sales · Mean £ 108,706
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6AE has low crime rates — 37 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
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Bowerhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Boomerang Ltd0.9 km
- Alba Ristorante Italiano0.8 km
- Antico Caffe0.8 km
- Casa0.6 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 Ltd0.6 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Buds0.6 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.7 km
- Melksham Liberal Club0.6 km
- The Bear0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Melksham1.0 km
- 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 Hut0.7 km
- Kings Gourmet0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.4 km
- Trowbridge7.7 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.2 km
- Coronation Road0.2 km
- West End0.2 km
- West End0.2 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126AE · Data under Open Government Licence