Curtis Orchard is in Broughton Gifford, Melksham and in West Wiltshire district. SN12 8PX is located in the Melksham Without West & Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curtis Orchard, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, SN12 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN12 8PU, SN12 8PP, SN12 8PN, SN12 8PW, SN12 8PJ, SN12 8PD, SN12 8FQ, SN12 8PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN12 8PX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.5% | 47.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 8PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 28.2% | 30.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 52.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 29.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 16% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 19% | 11.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 31.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.1% | 95.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 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 | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curtis Orchard was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% higher than the Holt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curtis Orchard has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Holt and the 584th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.5%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Curtis Orchard, Melksham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-06-30 | £279,273 |
| 35 Curtis Orchard, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-12-19 | £402,985 |
| The Corner House, 35A Curtis Orchard, Melksham, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-09-23 | £617,518 |
| The Corner House, 35A Curtis Orchard, Melksham, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-03-02 | £178,906 |
| 35 Curtis Orchard, Melksham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-11-19 | £369,545 |
SN12 8PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School The Street , Broughton Gifford SN12 8PR | 2out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Gravel , Holt BA14 6RA | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw CE Primary School Corsham Road , Shaw SN12 8EQ | 2out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aloeric Primary School St Michael's Road , SN12 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School Ruskin Avenue , SN12 7NG | 1out of 4 | 3,011 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 | 4,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonar School Cottles Park , Atworth SN12 8NT | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaus School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox and Hounds | The Fox, The Street | 160 yd | |
| The Bell on the Common | The Common, Broughton Gifford | 855 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.