SN12 6BJ is a safe, established residential area on Sarum Avenue, 0.3km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00163565 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SARUM AVENUE, SN12 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARUM AVENUE, SN12 6BJ.
290
46
£ 43,300 /yr
54%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SN12 6BJ — age 46, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6BJ. The average age is 45.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6BJ has low crime rates — 28 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
Bowerhill Primary School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- New Inn0.9 km
- Buds0.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.9 km
- Melksham Liberal Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Boomerang Ltd0.7 km
- Casa0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Davana Thai1.0 km
- Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- High Street Convenience0.8 km
- I D Newman & Son0.7 km
- Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd0.8 km
- Melksham Community Food Larder0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Conigre Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.7 km
- Chop Suey House1.0 km
- Fuego Bros0.6 km
- Kebab and Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Kings Gourmet0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.6 km
- Trowbridge7.7 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.3 km
- Coronation Road0.3 km
- Coronation Road0.3 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- West End0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126BJ · Data under Open Government Licence