Blackmore Road, Melksham, SN12 7HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN12 7HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51.1%	0.9%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.8%	48.9%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 7HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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	32.9%	31%	-1.9%	37.9%	-6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	48.6%	51.4%	2.8%	44.2%	7.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11.6%	9.3%	-2.3%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	3.7%	6.5%	2.8%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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 (86.6%) 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	47.3%	48.5%	1.2%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	40.9%	38.1%	-2.8%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	9.6%	10.4%	0.8%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.7%	18.4%	2.7%	18.2%	0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	28.2%	13.4%	-14.8%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	23%	5.4%	13.4%	9.6%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7.4%	3.2%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	18%	3.2%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	15.3%	16.6%	1.3%	33.8%	-17.2%
Other	4.2%	3.2%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.8%	3.7%	1.9%	1.1%	2.6%
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	3.2%	0.4%	-2.8%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	91.1%	89.2%	-1.9%	81.4%	7.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	94%	91.7%	-2.3%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3.4%	2.0%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	91.4%	-2.6%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.7%	6.7%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.8%	37.2%	10.6%
Christian	39.6%	46.2%	-6.6%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Muslim	6.7%	6.5%	0.2%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Blackmore Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackmore Road was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Melksham Forest average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Blackmore Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Melksham Forest and the 235th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SN12 7HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blackmore Road are based on 66 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Wiltshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blackmore Road, Melksham, SN12 7HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN12 7HT

Average Price
£270,396

Semi-Detached
£265,404

Terraced
£267,138

Detached
£304,187

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackmore Road

Average Price
£258,329

Semi-Detached
£261,473

Terraced
£227,829

Detached
£309,444

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackmore Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Blackmore Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-03-03	£251,052
25 Blackmore Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2024-07-26	£254,419
41 Blackmore Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2024-05-24	£296,597
57 Blackmore Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-12-12	£274,026
15 Blackmore Road, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2022-04-29	£282,319

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN12 7HT

Employment

SN12 7HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Education	12
Construction	10
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
River Mead School Lowbourne , SN12 7ED	3out of 4	693 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Manor CofE VC Primary School Ruskin Avenue , SN12 7NG	1out of 4	712 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Cranesbill Road , SN12 7GN	3out of 4	791 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aloeric Primary School St Michael's Road , SN12 6HN	3out of 4	1,397 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , SN12 6YH	2out of 4	2,214 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Melksham Oak Community School , Bowerhill SN12 6QZ	2out of 4	1,796 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Young Melksham Youth Cafe	Canberra Youth And Community Centre, 56A Spa Road	991 yd
Casa	6-8 Bank Street, Melksham	1,016 yd
Quenched	18 Bank Street, Melksham	1,021 yd
Gonjo Cafe Bake House	28 High Street, Melksham	1,041 yd
Antico Caffe	6A Littlebrook Centre, Bath Road	1,045 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foresters Arms	Foresters Arms, Sandridge Road	255 yd
The Water Meadow	Verbena Court, Melksham	804 yd
The Pig and Whistle	Woodrow Road, Melksham	849 yd
Buds	Lowbourne, Melksham	924 yd
Melksham Liberal Club	Liberal Social Club, Bank Street	1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forest Fish Bar	27A Church Lane, Melksham	367 yd
Noble House	4 Verbena Court, Melksham	817 yd
Oceans Fish and Chips	5 Verbena Court, Melksham	821 yd
Kebab and Chicken Hut	54 Union Street, Melksham	955 yd
The Fisheries	52 Union Street, Melksham	955 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Melksham	2 Blackmore Road, Melksham	111 yd
Co-operative Food	1 Verbena Court, Melksham	794 yd
Iceland	37-41 High Street, Melksham	1,073 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Bath Road, Melksham	1,087 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Foresters Park Foresters Park Road	grass pitches	221 yd
St Michaels C Of E Primary School (Closed) Queensway	grass pitches	524 yd
The Manor C Of E Vc Primary School Ruskin Avenue	grass pitches	794 yd
King George V Playing Field Lowbourne	grass pitches, tennis courts	814 yd
Forest Community Centre LOXLEY CLOSE	grass pitches	1,058 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SN12 7HT