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Melksham Without West & Rural

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About

Melksham Without West & Rural ward encompasses a substantial portion of the countryside surrounding the town of Melksham. The area is largely agricultural, characterised by arable fields, livestock pastures, and scattered farmsteads. Several small villages and hamlets, like Shaw and Whitley, are situated within its boundaries, providing local residential centres. The landscape is gently rolling, with the River Avon forming a notable part of its eastern boundary.

The ward includes the grounds and historic buildings of the former Bowood House estate, now a significant local attraction. A network of quiet country lanes and public footpaths connects the settlements and farms, supporting a mix of commuting and traditional rural lifestyles. The area's proximity to the larger town provides essential services while maintaining a distinctly separate, open character defined by its working farmland and woodland patches.

Area overview

On average Melksham Without West & Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melksham Without West & Rural is £63,191 per year. There are 3 schools in Melksham Without West & Rural: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melksham Without West & Rural is home to around 4,747 people, with a population density of about 129.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melksham Without West & Rural Population
4,747
Population density
129.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.13(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.75(-2%)
Public order
9.27(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.22(+26%)
Other theft
6.32(+12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,492
94.57%
Other White
102
2.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.46%
Irish
22
0.46%
Total population: 4,750

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,370
34.53%
Level 3 (A level)
699
17.62%
No qualifications
593
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
581
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
359
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 3,967

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
923
45.11%
Owns with a mortgage
684
33.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
9.29%
Other social rented
174
8.5%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.15%
Total households: 2,046

Property prices in Melksham Without West & Rural

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Melksham Without West & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melksham Without West & Rural 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 West & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£510,250
Flats1£249,950
Semi-Detached24£300,350
Terraced8£272,500

10 years median price trend in Melksham Without West & Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melksham Without West & Rural.

All postcodes in Melksham Without West & Rural

BA146LB

Semington Turnpike

BA146EL

High Street

BA146EQ

Gullivers Lane

SN126EA

Semington Road

SN126GL

Rennie Crescent

SN126DP

Semington Road

SN128LY

The Common

BA146AH

Home Farm Close

BA146BT

Back Street

BA146JX

Outmarsh

BA146LX

Main Street

SN128FS

Williams Mead

SN126LB

Outram Close

BA146EJ

Church View

BA146LT

Main Street

BA146EU

High Street

BA146JD

Devizes Road

BA146LD

Somerset Way

SN126DY

Semington Road

SN126ZE

Commerce Way

BA146JL

Cross Roads

BA146HD

Acre Short Lane

BA146JF

Little Marsh

BA146NT

Manor Orchard

SN128PR

The Street

BA146NB

Martins Lane

SN126GQ

Whitworth Drive

BA146LF

Littleton

BA146BZ

Back Street

BA146NL

Strongs Close

SN126EN

Bradford Road

SN128LR

Norrington Common

SN128PH

The Street

BA146EE

Common Hill

BA146HF

Bartletts Mead

SN126EL

Berryfield Lane

SN128PD

The Street

SN128PL

Newleaze Park

BA146EA

Bleet

BA146GY

Kendall Lane

BA146HN

The Follies

BA146DB

Peppercorn Orchard

BA146JE

Little Marsh

SN128NB

Willow Crescent

SN126BX

Berryfield Park

SN128BF

Curtis Orchard

BA146BR

Hinton Lane

SN126GG

Smeaton Way

SN128LT

Norrington Lane

SN128PJ

Newleaze Park

SN126BU

Berryfield Park

SN128LN

Melksham Lane

SN126GH

Berryfield Park

SN126LH

Semington Road

SN128LX

The Street

SN128PW

The Street

BA146EN

St Marys

BA146LJ

Main Street

BA146SB

School Close

BA146DX

Ashton Road

BA146LG

Littleton

SN126DU

Semington Road

SN126EZ

Bath Road

SN126GJ

Dadford Lane

SN126NB

Hampton Park West

SN126PW

Baldham

BA146BU

Back Lane

BA146JJ

Littleton

BA146JZ

Highfield Close

BA146LW

Palmer Grove

SN128NY

Mill Lane

BA146LN

The Strand

BA146NA

Martins Road

SN126AD

Commerce Way

SN126EF

Berryfield Lane

BA146DT

Ashton Common

BA146HH

Vicarage Lane

BA146LY

Pyatts Corner

SN128NA

The Common

SN128PN

The Street

BA146BS

Hinton Lane

BA146DA

Cold Harbour

BA146HE

Acre Close

SN126DN

Semington Road

BA146FY

Common Hill

BA146HB

Silver Street

BA146ET

Butts Lane

BA146EW

Church Street

BA146JR

High Street

SN128ND

The Common

BA146LA

Manor Close

BA146NE

Main Street

SN126GP

Whitworth Drive

BA146BP

Sandpits Lane

BA146ES

The Butts

BA146NJ

Martins Close

BA146SA

Wessex Close

SN128PT

Brook Cottages

SN128PP

The Street

BA146HA

Silver Street

Data Sources

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