The postcode SN12 8LQ is located in Wiltshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SN12 8LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SN12 8LQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SN12 8LQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to SN12 8LQ is Bradford Road which is centered 99 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Asda and is 333 m away. The closest railway station is Melksham Rail Station, 658 m away.
The closest primary school to SN12 8LQ (for ages 11 and under) is Aloeric Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Melksham Oak Community School.
The local pub for residents of SN12 8LQ is Melksham Baptist Church and is 514 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 27, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lola and the Bear and is 566 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on January 27, 2021.
Policing for SN12 8LQ is covered by the Wiltshire police force association and Wiltshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SN12 8LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SN12 8LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SN12 8LQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SN12 8LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloeric Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 944 m | |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.06 km | |
| River Mead School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.03 km | |
| Shaw CE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.16 km | |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 2.31 km |
| Melksham Oak Community School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.49 km | |
| Bowerhill Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 2, 2022) | 2.58 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington | Academy | 5-11 | 3.42 km | |
| Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 3.74 km |
| Churchfields, the Village School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 4.14 km |
| Lacock Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 2, 2021) | 4.83 km |
| Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 14, 2016) | 5.06 km |
| Stonar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 5.07 km | |
| Seend Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 5.23 km |
| Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 10, 2016) | 5.54 km |
| Emmaus School | Independent school | 4-16 | 5.54 km | |
| Neston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 5.67 km |
| Notton House Academy | Special school | 8-19 | 5.87 km | |
| The Mead Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 5.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SN12 8LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dippy Dollies Burger and Kebab Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Melksham Baptist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 514 m | |
| Stealth Brew Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 25, 2019 | 514 m | |
| Ninjo Noodle Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 521 m | |
| Ranch Pizzas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2020 | 521 m | |
| Sampford Homes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2022 | 550 m | |
| Lola and the Bear | Exempt January 27, 2021 | 566 m | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2018 | 609 m | |
| Grazing Thyme | Exempt October 4, 2021 | 624 m | |
| Roundponds Beef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 25, 2021 | 624 m | |
| The Roast Hut & More | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2021 | 624 m | |
| Melksham Hub Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 681 m | |
| Chop Suey House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 18, 2021 | 682 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2018 | 682 m | |
| Sultan Authentic Indian Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2021 | 682 m | |
| The Bear | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 682 m | |
| St Michaels Church | Exempt April 6, 2018 | 687 m | |
| Alba Ristorante Italiano | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 24, 2021 | 705 m | |
| Antico Caffe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2020 | 705 m | |
| Rainbow Day Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2021 | 705 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SN12 8LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Asda | 333 m | |
| Asda | 337 m | |
| Lodge House | 465 m | |
| Lodge House | 474 m | |
| Baptist Church | 548 m | |
| Melksham Rail Station | 658 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 39.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SN12 8LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Daniel's Wood | 2.96 km | |
| Forty Acre Copse | 3.16 km | |
| Withybed Copse | 3.23 km | |
| Silverlands Lake | 3.43 km | |
| Brittle Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Giles Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Eight Acre Plantation | 3.48 km | |
| Brickyard Plantation | 3.53 km | |
| Chapel Plantation | 3.62 km | |
| Lady's Coppice | 3.63 km | |
| The Rookery | 3.75 km | |
| Hack Plantation | 3.81 km | |
| Quarry Plantation | 3.83 km | |
| Inwood | 3.87 km | |
| Eighteen Acre Plantation | 3.89 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.37455300 |
| Longitude | -2.14880000 |
| OS Easting | 389739 |
| OS Northing | 0163955 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Wiltshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Chippenham |
| Electoral Ward | Melksham Forest |
| Local Authority District | Wiltshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Swindon and Wiltshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Wiltshire and Swindon |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000054 |
| Travel To Work Area | Trowbridge |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Wiltshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Melksham BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046883 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wiltshire 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wiltshire 022A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |