SN12 6AY is a safe, established residential area on Wardour Place, 0.6km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00163566 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARDOUR PLACE, SN12 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARDOUR PLACE, SN12 6AY.
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
SN12 6AY is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6AY. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6AY has low crime rates — 24 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
Bowerhill Primary School
Melksham Oak Community School
River Mead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- High Street Convenience0.9 km
- I D Newman & Son0.9 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.9 km
- Melksham Service Station0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
- The Hiding Place0.9 km
- The Parsons Nose0.9 km
- West End Inn0.3 km
- New Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- Gonjo Cafe Bake House0.9 km
- The Market Tavern0.8 km
- The Refa Tandoori House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.9 km
- Fuego Bros0.8 km
- Kings Gourmet0.7 km
- Melksham Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.7 km
- Trowbridge7.3 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.3 km
- West End0.4 km
- West End0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126AY · Data under Open Government Licence