SN12 6AX is a sought-after residential area on Longford Road, 0.5km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN12, SN12 6AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00163568 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGFORD ROAD, SN12 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFORD ROAD, SN12 6AX.
288
47
£ 43,300 /yr
57%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SN12 6AX's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £327k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £327k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6AX. The average age is 47.2. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 308,333
Semi-Detached
£ 252,250
2 sales · Mean £ 252,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6AX has low crime rates — 21 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
Melksham Oak Community School
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Bowerhill Primary School
River Mead School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- High Street Convenience1.0 km
- I D Newman & Son1.0 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder1.0 km
- Melksham Service Station0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
- The Hiding Place1.0 km
- The Parsons Nose1.0 km
- West End Inn0.5 km
- New Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Gonjo Cafe Bake House1.0 km
- The Market Tavern0.8 km
- The Refa Tandoori House0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop1.0 km
- Fuego Bros0.8 km
- Kings Gourmet0.7 km
- Melksham Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.8 km
- Trowbridge7.6 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.4 km
- Spa Road0.4 km
- Hospital0.4 km
- Spa Road0.4 km
- The Spa0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126AX · Data under Open Government Licence