First Lane is in Whitley, Melksham and in Wiltshire district. SN12 8RG is located in the Melksham Without North & Shurnhold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Lane, Whitley, Melksham, SN12 8RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN12 8QB, SN12 8RN, SN12 8QY, SN12 8QU, SN12 8QZ, SN12 8QX, SN12 8QN, SN12 8RQ, SN12 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN12 8RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 17.3% | 20.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.2% | 61.4% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 47.2% | 47.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 39.3% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.2% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 42% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 95.7% | 96.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Lane was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Holt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
First Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Holt and the 254th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116A First Lane, Melksham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-11-16 | £300,832 |
SN12 8RG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 8RG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SN12 8RG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw CE Primary School Corsham Road , Shaw SN12 8EQ | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields, the Village School Bradford Road , Atworth SN12 8HY | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Neston Primary School Church Rise , SN13 9SX | 3out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School The Street , Broughton Gifford SN12 8PR | 2out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Mead School Lowbourne , SN12 7ED | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Corsham School The Tynings , SN13 9DF | 2out of 4 | 4,499 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 | 3,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Prep The Priory , Priory Street SN13 0AP | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindles Coffee Stop | 116 Top Lane, Whitley | 126 yd | |
| Il Vello D'Oro @ Golden Fleece | The Golden Fleece, Folly Lane | 755 yd | |
| Lowden Garden Centre & Farm Shop | Lowden Garden Centre, Folly Lane | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Inn | Top Lane, Whitley | 176 yd | |
| Whitley Golf Club | Whitley Golf Course, Corsham Road | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley Golf Club WHITLEY GOLF COURSE WHITLEY GOLF COURSE CORSHAM ROAD | golf | 764 yd |
| The Beeches The Beeches | grass pitches | 780 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 | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.