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Melksham East

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About

Melksham East is a primarily residential ward situated on the eastern side of the market town of Melksham. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, alongside local amenities serving the community. Its boundaries are largely defined by the River Avon to the west and the A350 road to the east, placing it between the town centre and the surrounding Wiltshire countryside.

The ward includes the residential areas of Berryfield and the eastern part of the town's core. A notable local feature is the King George V playing field, a large recreational space providing sports facilities and open ground. The area functions as a key residential component of the town, with good pedestrian and road links to Melksham's central services and industrial areas.

Area overview

On average Melksham East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melksham East is £57,839 per year. There are 1 schools in Melksham East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melksham East is home to around 5,233 people, with a population density of about 4,769.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melksham East Population
5,233
Population density
4,769.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.26(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.92(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.88(+6%)
Public order
5.35(-19%)
Drugs
2.48(+27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,818
92.09%
Other White
185
3.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.52%
Other Asian
24
0.46%
Total population: 5,232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,076
26.89%
Level 3 (A level)
905
22.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
724
18.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
499
12.47%
No qualifications
488
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 4,001

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
907
43.9%
Owns outright
607
29.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
12%
Other social rented
218
10.55%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.74%
Total households: 2,066

Property prices in Melksham East

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 in Melksham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melksham East 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 Melksham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£392,000
Flats2£190,500
Semi-Detached32£280,000
Terraced35£230,000

10 years median price trend in Melksham East

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

All postcodes in Melksham East

SN126YR

Lovage Lane

SN126XF

Catnip Close

SN127HX

Macdonald Close

SN126FW

Lavender Close

SN126ZP

Angelica Avenue

SN127GB

Redwing Road

SN126SR

Sage Close

SN126WZ

Melksham East

SN127GS

Verbena Court

SN126XL

Melksham East

SN126QJ

Longleaze Lane

SN127FU

Linnet Lane

SN126ZL

Camomile Place

SN127RU

Mendip Close

SN126FT

Marigold Close

SN126WP

Carraway Close

SN127QR

Sandridge Road

SN127FN

Nightingale Close

SN126FX

Heather Avenue

SN127JW

Ferris Grove

SN126GR

Chive Close

SN126ZQ

Chicory Close

SN127GQ

Nightjar Close

SN127RS

Chiltern Close

SN126WW

Oregano Close

SN126YF

Tarragon Close

SN127FX

Thyme Road

SN127QW

Snarlton Lane

SN127HT

Blackmore Road

SN126GA

Heather Avenue

SN126WR

Nasturtium Grove

SN126XQ

Comfrey Close

SN127FT

Hawthorn Road

SN127GA

Pippit Place

SN127FQ

Skylark Road

SN126LT

Basil Drive

SN126ZS

Cicely Grove

SN127GZ

Gladstone Road

SN126YU

Marjoram Close

SN127RT

Cotswold Close

SN127GG

Cranesbill Road

SN127FH

Snarlton Lane

SN127RZ

Brecon Close

SN126XJ

Borage Close

SN126FU

Saxifrage Bank

SN127FA

Linnet Lane

SN127FZ

Blackbird Close

SN126FR

Sweetbriar Road

SN126FN

Cowslip Mews

SN126YW

Parsley Place

SN127FL

Goldfinch Road

SN127FP

Skylark Road

SN127GP

Greenfinch Close

SN127JJ

Westbury View

SN126FG

Farmhouse Court

SN127GL

Corncockle Close

SN126UN

Snowberry Lane

SN126FP

Snowberry Lane

SN126GS

Chervil Avenue

SN126ZJ

Anise Avenue

SN127GF

The Bramblings

SN126GB

Primrose Drive

SN127FY

Skylark Road

SN127GY

Asquith Avenue

SN127RW

Foresters Park Road

SN127GH

Cranesbill Road

SN127RX

Pennine Close

SN126GD

Primrose Drive

SN126ZT

Bergamot Close

SN126ZU

Bay Gardens

SN127JD

Merrett Court

SN127FS

Rosemary Way

SN127GE

Buzzard Close

SN127JH

Ingram Road

SN126WT

Coriander Close

SN126FY

Daisy Close

SN126FZ

Daisy Close

SN127HS

Blackmore Road

SN127QP

Snarlton Lane

SN126YN

Mint Grove

SN127RY

Quantock Close

SN126FS

Foxglove Close

SN127GJ

Corncockle Close

SN127DT

Mills Road

SN127GD

Fieldfare Way

SN127GX

Walpole Close

SN127RP

Foresters Park Road

SN127GN

Cranesbill Road

SN127FJ

Lapwing Road

SN127FW

Blueberry Road

SN127RR

Malvern Close

SN126TN

Dill Close

SN127FR

Honeysuckle Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.