SN12 6BW is a safe, established residential area on Farleigh Avenue, 0.4km from Spa Road in Melksham. Administratively it sits within Melksham South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For families considering a move, SN12 6BW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN12 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00163565 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARLEIGH AVENUE, SN12 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARLEIGH AVENUE, SN12 6BW.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN12 6BW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN12 6BW. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Detached
£ 279,995
1 sales · Mean £ 279,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN12 6BW has low crime rates — 26 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 Inn0.8 km
- Buds0.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Melksham Conservative Club0.8 km
- Melksham Liberal Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Boomerang Ltd0.7 km
- Alba Ristorante Italiano1.0 km
- Antico Caffe1.0 km
- Casa0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- High Street Convenience0.7 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 Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Acropolis Kebab Shop0.7 km
- Chop Suey House1.0 km
- Fuego Bros0.5 km
- Kebab and Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Kings Gourmet0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melksham1.6 km
- Trowbridge7.6 km
- Bradford-On-Avon8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.2 km
- West End0.3 km
- West End0.3 km
- Coronation Road0.4 km
- Coronation Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN126BW · Data under Open Government Licence