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Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

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About

The Melksham Without North & Shurnhold ward encompasses rural and semi-rural areas to the north of the town of Melksham. The landscape is primarily agricultural, featuring a mix of farmland and smaller settlements. The ward includes the community of Shurnhold and stretches towards the hamlets of Berryfield and Woolmore. This area is characterised by its proximity to the River Avon, which forms a natural boundary and influences the local topography with its floodplain.

Residential development is largely concentrated in Shurnhold, with other housing scattered throughout the parish lanes. The ward contains several historic farmsteads and is traversed by the Kennet and Avon Canal, a notable feature offering towpath walks. Land use is a combination of arable farming, pasture, and managed woodland. The community maintains a distinct separation from the main urban area of Melksham, preserving a quieter, village-oriented atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Melksham Without North & Shurnhold has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold is £57,424 per year. There are 1 schools in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melksham Without North & Shurnhold is home to around 4,803 people, with a population density of about 328.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melksham Without North & Shurnhold Population
4,803
Population density
328.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.56(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.99(+32%)
Public order
8.95(+36%)
Shoplifting
8.54(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(+28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,441
92.39%
Other White
118
2.45%
Other Asian
38
0.79%
Indian
30
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.56%
Total population: 4,807

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,194
30.2%
Level 3 (A level)
750
18.97%
No qualifications
645
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
550
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 3,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
810
40.44%
Owns with a mortgage
687
34.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
10.98%
Other social rented
199
9.94%
Other forms of private rent
43
2.15%
Total households: 2,003

Property prices in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £331,250 in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melksham Without North & Shurnhold 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 Without North & Shurnhold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£440,000
Flats4£165,500
Semi-Detached18£320,500
Terraced11£210,000

10 years median price trend in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold.

All postcodes in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

SN128RD

West Hill

SN128DS

Southbrook Road

SN128QZ

Top Lane

SN128QE

Corsham Road

SN128QT

Kennedy Avenue

SN128EL

Shaw Hill

SN152PN

Forest Lane

SN127QQ

Westlands Lane

SN128AJ

Scotland Road

SN128BX

Old Broughton Road

SN128EN

Shaw Hill

SN128DW

Roundpond

SN128EY

Shaw Hill

SN128LQ

Bradford Road

SN127PZ

Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

SN127RB

Lower Woodrow

SN128QQ

Whites Corner

SN128DZ

Bradford Road

SN128AS

Granville Road

SN128LU

Shaw Hill

SN128QD

First Lane

SN127PU

Beanacre Road

SN128BH

Thames Crescent

SN128DX

Dunch Lane

SN128EP

The Beeches

SN128LE

Beltane Place

SN128DD

Shurnhold

SN127RF

Woodrow Road

SN128BY

Western Way

SN128AH

Beanacre Road

SN128HB

Folly Lane

SN128DN

Roundpond

SN128FA

Teachers Way

SN128FL

Governor Drive

SN127RG

Woodrow Road

SN128AD

Bath Road

SN128RP

Beanacre Road

SN127QJ

The Laurels

SN127PX

Chapel Lane

SN128EB

Roundpond

SN128QG

Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

SN128RJ

Ashley Close

SN128DA

The City

SN128DH

Roundpond

SN128FN

Scholars Way

SN128FR

Caretakers Close

SN128BA

Avon Road

SN128BB

Avon Road

SN128BS

New Broughton Road

SN128FJ

College Row

SN127RD

Woodrow Road

SN128AW

Portman Road

SN128EQ

Westlands Lane

SN128RN

Plane Tree Close

SN128BT

Avonside Enterprise Park

SN128EX

Shaw Hill

SN128EZ

Folly Lane

SN128RB

Top Lane

SN128AQ

Beanacre Road

SN128DT

Southbrook Road

SN127QB

Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

SN128DG

Shurnhold

SN128EG

Bath Road

SN128FF

Fieldsview

SN128QF

Corsham Road

SN128DR

Addison Road

SN127QZ

New Road

SN128RE

Littleworth Lane

SN128ET

Shaw Hill

SN128BD

Avon Road

SN128BN

Station Approach

SN128QL

Top Lane

SN128AT

Beanacre Road

SN128AU

Beanacre Road

SN128AY

Avon Road

SN128BQ

Severn Road

SN128QH

Top Lane

SN128RQ

Springfield Gardens

SN127QE

Westlands Lane

SN128DP

Addison Road

SN128FP

Academy Close

SN128HL

West Hill

SN127JB

Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

SN128QW

Grange Close

SN128DF

Shurnhold

SN128QJ

Eden Grove

SN127QG

Westlands Lane

SN128BU

Bradford Road

SN128EE

Bath Road

SN128QY

Top Lane

SN128FB

Beanacre Road

SN128AX

Bath Road

SN127PT

Beanacre Road

SN128AP

Elliott Place

SN128DL

Roundpond

SN128QN

Middle Lane

SN128RL

First Lane

SN128ES

Shaw Hill

SN128DJ

Roundpond

SN128DU

Northbrook Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.