Halifax Road is in Bowerhill, Melksham and in Wiltshire district. SN12 6UB is located in the Bowerhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halifax Road, Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN12 6SG, SN12 6TT, SN12 6SH, SN12 6UW, SN12 6SU, SN12 6SL, SN12 6SD, SN12 6TP, SN12 6SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN12 6UB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.5% | 48.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 6UB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 29.2% | 30.4% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 56.2% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 55.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.6% | 14.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 31.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.5% | 93% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halifax Road was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.8% higher than the Holt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Halifax Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Holt and the 352nd highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
SN12 6UB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SN12 6UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , SN12 6YH | 2out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aloeric Primary School St Michael's Road , SN12 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School Ruskin Avenue , SN12 7NG | 1out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Cranesbill Road , SN12 7GN | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mead School Lowbourne , SN12 7ED | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Ltd | 8 Merlin Way, Bowerhill | 264 yd | |
| Eddies Diner | Lysander Road, Bowerhill | 434 yd | |
| Springers Cafe | Wiltshire School Of Gymnastics, Lysander Road | 434 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd. | Knorr Bremse Rail Systems Uk Ltd, Westinghouse Way | 839 yd | |
| Starbucks | Commerce Way, Melksham | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilot | Blenheim Park, Bowerhill | 817 yd | |
| The Milk Churn | Commerce Way, Melksham | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Commerce Way, Melksham | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 48-54 Blenheim Park, Bowerhill | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christie Miller Sports Centre (Closed) LANCASTER ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 388 yd |
| Bowerhill Primary School HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Field SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION WESTINGHOUSE WAY | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Hospital Pitch Campion Drive CORNFLOWER WAY | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Melksham Oak Community School Devizes Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.