Corfe Road is in Melksham and in West Wiltshire district. SN12 6BQ is located in the Melksham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corfe Road, Melksham, SN12 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN12 6BH, SN12 6AG, SN12 6BJ, SN12 6AN, SN12 6AE, SN12 6BL, SN12 7NY, SN12 6AF, SN12 6AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN12 6BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 47.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN12 6BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 25.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 55.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 49.3% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 34.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 15% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 21.5% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 26.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.6% | 94.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 92.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 92.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corfe Road was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Melksham Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corfe Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Melksham Forest and the 640th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-09 | £305,599 |
| 14 Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-27 | £394,511 |
| 20 Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-10 | £394,797 |
| 45 Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2024-04-30 | £276,388 |
| 19A Corfe Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-05-11 | £490,510 |
SN12 6BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloeric Primary School St Michael's Road , SN12 6HN | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School Ruskin Avenue , SN12 7NG | 1out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mead School Lowbourne , SN12 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Cranesbill Road , SN12 7GN | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , SN12 6YH | 2out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham Oak Community School , Bowerhill SN12 6QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Melksham Youth Cafe | Canberra Youth And Community Centre, 56A Spa Road | 162 yd | |
| Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant | 3 King Street, Melksham | 465 yd | |
| The Refa Tandoori House | 1-3 Market Place, Melksham | 535 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | The Tavern, 18 Market Place | 561 yd | |
| FW Catering Ltd - Poolside Cafe | Melksham Community Campus, Market Place | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Inn | Semington Road, Melksham | 433 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | Market Place, Melksham | 537 yd | |
| The Parsons Nose | High Street, Melksham | 709 yd | |
| The Hiding Place | 15 High Street, Melksham | 732 yd | |
| Buds | Lowbourne, Melksham | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gourmet | 7 King Street, Melksham | 465 yd | |
| Kurdish Grill | 4 High Street, Melksham | 649 yd | |
| Shakeology | 22A High Street, Melksham | 710 yd | |
| Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza | 15-17 Church Street, Melksham | 714 yd | |
| The Tandoori | 26 Church Street, Melksham | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 37-41 High Street, Melksham | 732 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bath Road | 984 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Bath Road, Melksham | 1,008 yd | |
| Co-op Melksham | 2 Blackmore Road, Melksham | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Pitch Campion Drive CORNFLOWER WAY | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Aloeric Primary School ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Melksham Blue Pool MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Hazelwood Road Play Area (Closed) Hazelwood Road | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| The Conigre (Closed) Market Place | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Melksham House MELSHAM HOUSE MELSHAM HOUSE MARKET PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E Primary School (Closed) Queensway | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| The Manor C Of E Vc Primary School Ruskin Avenue | grass pitches | 794 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.