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Melksham North

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About

The Melksham North area is located in the western part of the town, bordered by the River Avon to the south and the Kennet and Avon Canal to the north. It is primarily a residential district, featuring a mix of post-war housing estates, modern developments, and some older terraced homes. The area includes local amenities such as primary schools, community centres, and several small retail parades serving the neighbourhood's daily needs.

The landscape is characterised by its proximity to the canal and the Semington Road industrial estate, which provides local employment. A notable local feature is the historic Challymead pumping station, a preserved example of Victorian engineering that once supplied the town with water. Green spaces are found along the canal towpath and in smaller recreational grounds, offering walking routes into the wider Wiltshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Melksham North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melksham North is £51,800 per year. Melksham North is home to around 7,814 people, with a population density of about 3,579.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melksham North Population
7,814
Population density
3,579.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.63(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.29(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-37%)
Public order
3.84(-41%)
Vehicle crime
2.43(-16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,199
92.11%
Other White
207
2.65%
Other Asian
58
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
48
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
43
0.55%
Total population: 7,816

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,396
22.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,210
19.11%
No qualifications
1,178
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,066
16.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
878
13.87%
Total 16+ residents: 6,331

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,301
39.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,091
32.88%
Other social rented
446
13.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
10.04%
Social rents from council
73
2.2%
Total households: 3,318

Property prices in Melksham North

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £267,750 in Melksham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melksham North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced35£233,800
Flats5£144,000
Detached22£341,250
Semi-Detached60£274,000

10 years median price trend in Melksham North

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

All postcodes in Melksham North

SN127RJ

Lincoln Green

SN127AZ

Murray Walk

SN127DP

Devonshire Place

SN127BW

Sandridge Road

SN128AT

Beanacre Road

SN128BQ

Severn Road

SN127HY

Blackmore Court

SN127EQ

Church Lane

SN128FD

Foundry Close

SN128AZ

Tamar Road

SN128FR

Caretakers Close

SN128BJ

Kennet Close

SN127HL

Sherwood Avenue

SN127AF

Awdry Avenue

SN128AU

Beanacre Road

SN127HR

Sherwood Walk

SN128AH

Beanacre Road

SN127JT

Arden Close

SN128DS

Southbrook Road

SN127ET

Crescent Road

SN128FB

Beanacre Road

SN127DF

Heathcote Road

SN127HD

Savernake Avenue

SN127DA

Montague Place

SN127ER

Chapel Close

SN128BA

Avon Road

SN127RZ

Brecon Close

SN127JF

Tower Road

SN127HZ

Vincent Close

SN127BQ

Sandridge Road

SN127EH

Church Lane

SN128AG

Beanacre Road

SN128AY

Avon Road

SN128FF

Fieldsview

SN128AR

Riverside Drive

SN127SD

Woodcombe

SN127RY

Quantock Close

SN128BB

Avon Road

SN128DJ

Roundpond

SN127FG

Wilkinson Close

SN128BE

Trent Crescent

SN128AP

Elliott Place

SN127EX

Leaze Road

SN127BL

Sandridge Road

SN128DR

Addison Road

SN127BG

Sandridge Road

SN127JE

Churchill Avenue

SN127RU

Mendip Close

SN128DU

Northbrook Road

SN127JX

Bream Close

SN128EB

Roundpond

SN127AJ

Methuen Avenue

SN127EE

Church Lane

SN127HS

Blackmore Road

SN127DD

St Andrews Road

SN128AQ

Beanacre Road

SN127AQ

Methuen Avenue

SN128DL

Roundpond

SN127BZ

The Crays

SN127RS

Chiltern Close

SN127DW

Devonshire Place

SN127HN

Epping Drive

SN127QL

Queensway

SN127EJ

Old Dairy Court

SN127JA

Marti Close

SN127AA

Forest Road

SN127AT

Glenside

Data Sources

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