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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
37.08(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(+43%)
Public order
8.85(+35%)
Other theft
5.27(-6%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Melksham Without West & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 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
Detached42£516,125
Semi-Detached19£350,000
Terraced9£275,000

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

BA146SA

Wessex Close

SN128NY

Mill Lane

BA146AH

Home Farm Close

BA146EQ

Gullivers Lane

BA146JY

The Hunt Close

BA146NE

Main Street

SN126EQ

Padfield Gardens

SN128NB

Willow Crescent

BA146HQ

Martins Road

SN126GF

Telford Drive

SN128LX

The Street

SN126DU

Semington Road

BA146LA

Manor Close

BA146LJ

Main Street

BA146NF

Main Street

SN126EA

Semington Road

BA146LF

Littleton

BA146LN

The Strand

SN126ER

Berryfield Close

BA146BP

Sandpits Lane

SN126PW

Baldham

BA146JL

Cross Roads

BA146JZ

Highfield Close

SN128PH

The Street

BA146BS

Hinton Lane

BA146DD

Common Hill

BA146JJ

Littleton

BA146JH

Cross Roads

BA146ER

The Strand

SN126JZ

Hensall Close

BA146BX

Back Lane

BA146BU

Back Lane

BA146EW

Church Street

BA146EA

Bleet

BA146NL

Strongs Close

BA146LQ

Littleton

SN126EB

Semington Road

BA146HD

Acre Short Lane

SN128FQ

Cannings Close

SN128PP

The Street

BA146FR

Semington Turnpike

BA146ED

Common Hill

SN128PL

Newleaze Park

BA146BY

Main Street

BA146LP

Pound Lane

SN128PS

The Green

SN128PA

Monkton

BA146LT

Main Street

SN128LN

Melksham Lane

SN128PR

The Street

BA146JP

Pound Close

BA146HF

Bartletts Mead

BA134NW

Edington Road

BA146DX

Ashton Road

BA146EZ

Dark Lane South

SN128FS

Williams Mead

SN126NE

Melksham Without West & Rural

SN128LR

Norrington Common

BA146DE

Ashton Road

SN126DS

Bradford Road

SN128PT

Brook Cottages

BA146JS

Church Street

SN126BX

Berryfield Park

BA146DU

Ashton Common

SN128LH

Bradford Road

BA146NJ

Martins Close

SN128LY

The Common

BA146HB

Silver Street

BA146DT

Ashton Common

SN126EZ

Bath Road

SN126NB

Hampton Park West

BA146LW

Palmer Grove

SN126GL

Rennie Crescent

SN126EH

Berryfield Lane

BA146DB

Peppercorn Orchard

SN126EJ

Holbrook Vale

BA146EH

Holme Leaze

BA146JR

High Street

BA146SB

School Close

BA146ET

Butts Lane

BA146GB

St Georges Place

SN128LS

Norrington Lane

BA146EY

Dark Lane North

SN128LW

Norrington Gate

BA146HW

Southbrook Lane

BA146XY

Drove Lane

SN126DL

Semington Road

SN128PX

Curtis Orchard

BA146BR

Hinton Lane

BA146JT

Canal Bridge

BA146LR

Hobbs Hill

SN126GW

Jessop Close

BA146JD

Devizes Road

SN128NA

The Common

BA146GY

Kendall Lane

BA146HH

Vicarage Lane

SN126EF

Berryfield Lane

BA146JW

High Street

BA146LH

Stoggy Lane

BA146BT

Back Street

Data Sources

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