What home types are most common in Melksham South?

Housing mix: semi-detached 40.4%, detached 27.4%.

What's the average income in Melksham South?

Average resident income is about £43,300 per year.

How safe is Melksham South?

Crime level in Melksham South is moderate with about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Melksham South?

Based on 83 recent sales, the median price is £263,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How deprived is Melksham South?

Deprivation score 4/10 (rank 19797 of 32844 in country).

What's the Melksham South population and density?

Melksham South population is 4,577 with density 3786.3 per km².

What are prices by property type in Melksham South?

Latest medians: Detached £410,000, Semi-detached £298,000, Terraced £250,000, Flats £116,750.

How many households are in Melksham South?

There are 2,150 households in Melksham South

How much social housing is near Melksham South?

About 11.6% across the Melksham South area.

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Q: What schools in Melksham South and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Melksham South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South West / Wiltshire / Melksham South

About

Melksham South is a residential ward located in the town of Melksham, Wiltshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes local amenities such as schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to everyday needs. The ward is bordered by the River Avon to the east, providing green spaces and walking routes along the waterway.

Transport links in Melksham South include the A350 road, which connects the area to nearby towns like Chippenham and Trowbridge. The ward is also within walking distance of Melksham town centre, where larger shops and services are available. The population is a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees, with community facilities like sports clubs and churches serving local residents. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character while remaining well-connected to wider Wiltshire.

Area overview

On average Melksham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 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 of residents in Melksham South is £43,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Melksham South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

11.6%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Melksham South Population

4,577

Population density

3,786.3 per km²

Demographics

British

4,209

91.92%

Other White

127

2.77%

Other Asian

0.79%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.68%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.57%

Total population: 4,579

Housing

Owns outright

974

45.39%

Owns with a mortgage

597

27.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

245

11.42%

Other social rented

237

11.04%

Other forms of private rent

2.1%

Total households: 2,146

Property prices in Melksham South

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Melksham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £660,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£410,000	£270,900	£362,000	£422,500	£508,500
Flats	24	£116,750	£90,000	£94,875	£131,250	£204,950
Semi-Detached	29	£298,000	£228,200	£258,000	£315,000	£381,000
Terraced	15	£250,000	£203,500	£223,000	£299,000	£506,000

10 years price trend in Melksham South

All postcodes in Melksham South

SN127PD

Melksham South

SN126BJ

Sarum Avenue

SN126DB

Peel Court

SN126DF

Lewington Close

SN126HB

King Street

SN126JH

Hornbeam Crescent

SN127LG

Queensway

SN126HE

King Street

SN126HP

Hazelwood Road

SN126HW

St Michael's Road

SN126LY

Bath Road

SN126UZ

Cedar Close

SN129BX

Melksham South

SN126HD

King Street

SN126JB

Hornbeam Crescent

SN127EA

Campion Drive

SN127EP

Coburg Square

SN127LE

Queensway

SN129AP

Church Street

SN126AT

Carisbrooke Road

SN126UU

Hazelwood Road

SN127NS

Coburg Square

SN129BY

Melksham South

SN126JL

High Street

SN127LU

Cornwall Crescent

SN127PF

Coronation Road

SN126HS

Rowan Court

SN126LE

Bank Street

SN126UY

Lime Avenue

SN126AB

Warwick Crescent

SN126DG

Hazelwood Road

SN126HL

King Street

SN126JQ

King Street

SN126RP

Kenilworth Gardens

SN127LR

Dorset Crescent

SN126AE

Kenilworth Gardens

SN126DA

Semington Road

SN126HZ

Ash Grove

SN127LN

Rutland Close

SN127NW

Spa Road

SN127PG

Martigny Road

SN126AX

Conway Crescent

SN126BL

Sarum Avenue

SN127LF

Pembroke Road

SN126HH

Orchard Gardens

SN126NA

Church Walk

SN127LD

Dorset Crescent

SN127TE

Bath Road

SN129BN

Church Street

SN126UE

Chestnut Mews

SN129BD

Church Street

SN126BG

Longford Road

SN126EW

Bradford Road

SN126JY

High Street

SN127LY

Wessex Close

SN126BB

Berkeley Close

SN126JX

High Street

SN127LW

Melksham South

SN127LX

Somerset Crescent

SN127SG

Pennycress Drive

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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