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About

Bowerhill is a residential and industrial ward located to the south of Melksham in Wiltshire. The area is characterised by modern housing estates and significant business parks, which provide local employment. Its layout is functional, with clear separation between living and working zones connected by main roads. The community is served by essential local amenities, including a primary school and retail outlets catering to daily needs.

The ward's landscape is largely shaped by post-war development, with open fields giving way to structured estates. A notable local feature is the Melksham Blue Pool, a former clay pit filled with strikingly coloured water, situated near the industrial area. Public green spaces are integrated within the housing developments, offering recreational areas. Transport links are straightforward, with direct road access to the A350 facilitating travel to nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Bowerhill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bowerhill is £63,566 per year. There are 2 schools in Bowerhill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bowerhill is home to around 4,339 people, with a population density of about 400.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowerhill Population
4,339
Population density
400.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.63(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.89(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.14(+56%)
Public order
7.61(+16%)
Drugs
6.68(+248%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,050
93.38%
Other White
89
2.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
0.76%
Irish
30
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.62%
Total population: 4,337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,004
28.07%
Level 3 (A level)
801
22.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
592
16.55%
No qualifications
455
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 3,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
724
41.04%
Owns outright
645
36.56%
Other social rented
185
10.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
156
8.84%
Other forms of private rent
39
2.21%
Total households: 1,764

Property prices in Bowerhill

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £326,250 in Bowerhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bowerhill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowerhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£385,000
Flats1£190,000
Semi-Detached21£305,000
Terraced13£250,000

10 years median price trend in Bowerhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowerhill.

All postcodes in Bowerhill

SN126QW

Wellington Drive

SN126XA

Debden Close

SN126QY

Bowerhill Lane

SN126FD

Magister Road

SN126XR

Locking Close

SN127RL

Sandridge Hill

SN126SB

Birch Grove

SN126UF

Bader Park

SN126TR

Pegasus Way

SN126XX

Martlet Close

SN126EY

Shackleton Close

SN152JN

Sandridge Lane

SN126SP

Lysander Road

SN126TP

Avro Business Centre

SN126GX

Swift Way

SN126BT

Bowerhill

SN126RA

Bowerhill Lane

SN126AQ

Hornchurch Road

SN126WQ

Park Road

SN126XS

Locking Close

SN126TD

Gibson Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.