Thackeray Crescent is in Melksham and in Wiltshire district. SN12 7NH is located in the Melksham Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thackeray Crescent, Melksham, SN12 7NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN12 7PJ, SN12 7PQ, SN12 6GY, SN12 6JX, SN12 7NN, SN12 7DY, SN12 7FB, SN12 7NW, SN12 6JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN12 7NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN12 7NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 45.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 35.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 43.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 23.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24% | 18.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 19.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 91.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 94.4% | 95.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thackeray Crescent was 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Melksham Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thackeray Crescent has the 21st lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Melksham Forest and the 791st highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Thackeray Crescent, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-20 | £234,443 |
| 4 Thackeray Crescent, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-12-22 | £233,559 |
| 4 Thackeray Crescent, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-10-08 | £215,696 |
| 16 Thackeray Crescent, Melksham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-06-04 | £187,815 |
SN12 7NH 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School Ruskin Avenue , SN12 7NG | 1out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aloeric Primary School St Michael's Road , SN12 6HN | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mead School Lowbourne , SN12 7ED | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Cranesbill Road , SN12 7GN | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , SN12 6YH | 2out of 4 | 2,125 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 | 1,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonjo Cafe Bake House | 28 High Street, Melksham | 206 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | The Tavern, 18 Market Place | 218 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 47-49 High Street, Melksham | 235 yd | |
| Casa | 6-8 Bank Street, Melksham | 278 yd | |
| Quenched | 18 Bank Street, Melksham | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parsons Nose | High Street, Melksham | 206 yd | |
| Buds | Lowbourne, Melksham | 210 yd | |
| Kings Arms Hotel | Market Place, Melksham | 220 yd | |
| The Hiding Place | 15 High Street, Melksham | 241 yd | |
| Melksham Liberal Club | Liberal Social Club, Bank Street | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurdish Grill | 4 High Street, Melksham | 203 yd | |
| Shakeology | 22A High Street, Melksham | 206 yd | |
| Rajpoot Indian Ltd Cinnamon | 51 High Street, Melksham | 241 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 4 Bank Street, Melksham | 278 yd | |
| The Tandoori | 26 Church Street, Melksham | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 37-41 High Street, Melksham | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bath Road | 441 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Bath Road, Melksham | 456 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Bath Road | 743 yd | |
| Co-op Melksham | 2 Blackmore Road, Melksham | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor C Of E Vc Primary School Ruskin Avenue | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Melksham Blue Pool MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E Primary School (Closed) Queensway | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Melksham House MELSHAM HOUSE MELSHAM HOUSE MARKET PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| The Conigre (Closed) Market Place | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Lowbourne | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| City Fitness (Closed) Unit S1 Unit S1 New Broughton Road | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Hazelwood Road Play Area (Closed) Hazelwood Road | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Aloeric Primary School ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Curves (Melksham) UNIT 3D UNIT 3D NEW BROUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 635 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.