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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

SN128BF

Curtis Orchard

SN126GP

Whitworth Drive

SN126DR

Semington Road

SN128LL

Melksham Lane

BA146EE

Common Hill

BA146EB

Common Hill

BA146HP

Edington Road

SN126EN

Bradford Road

BA146LG

Littleton

SN128PN

The Street

BA146EJ

Church View

BA146JX

Outmarsh

SN126DZ

Semington Road

SN128PD

The Street

SN126DN

Semington Road

BA146LE

Littleton Green

SN126EG

Winston Road

BA146NH

Cowleaze Lane

SN128LP

Norrington Lane

BA146LD

Somerset Way

BA146NA

Martins Road

SN128PW

The Street

BA146LL

The Strand

SN128NE

The Common

SN126GJ

Dadford Lane

BA146EL

High Street

BA146ES

The Butts

SN126DY

Semington Road

SN126GQ

Whitworth Drive

BA146BZ

Back Street

BA146EU

High Street

BA146LY

Pyatts Corner

SN126AD

Commerce Way

BA146LZ

Butts Lane

BA146JQ

St Georges Road

SN128PJ

Newleaze Park

SN126ED

Berryfield Park

BA146BH

Common Hill

SN126GG

Smeaton Way

SN128PY

Melksham Lane

BA146EX

Coach Barton

BA146EF

Newleaze

SN126DX

Semington Road

SN126EL

Berryfield Lane

BA146NT

Manor Orchard

BA146HN

The Follies

BA146JG

The Knapps

BA146EG

Sandpits Lane

SN126GU

Hampton Park West

BA146HG

Spiers Piece

SN126LH

Semington Road

SN128LT

Norrington Lane

BA146JN

High Street

SN126EU

Elizabeth Close

BA146JE

Little Marsh

BA146ND

Main Street

BA146EP

The Strand

BA146LB

Semington Turnpike

BA146LX

Main Street

BA146JF

Little Marsh

BA146NB

Martins Lane

SN128PU

Curtis Orchard

SN126BU

Berryfield Park

SN128ND

The Common

SN128NZ

Monkton

BA146GA

St Georges Road

BA146DY

Ashton Common

SN126GT

Brindley Close

SN126QQ

Melksham Without West & Rural

BA146HE

Acre Close

SN126DP

Semington Road

BA146HA

Silver Street

SN126DT

Semington Road

BA146NQ

High Street

SN126LB

Outram Close

SN126EE

Berryfield Park

BA146NG

Melksham Without West & Rural

BA146FY

Common Hill

BA146EN

St Marys

BA146NN

The Orchard

SN126ZE

Commerce Way

SN126GH

Berryfield Park

BA146DA

Cold Harbour

BA146JU

Bradford Road

BA146HL

Stoggy Lane

BA146LU

Main Street

Data Sources

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