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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

BA146ND

Main Street

SN126QQ

Melksham Without West & Rural

SN128LW

Norrington Gate

SN126EU

Elizabeth Close

SN128PX

Curtis Orchard

BA146LR

Hobbs Hill

SN126DT

Semington Road

SN126ED

Berryfield Park

BA146JH

Cross Roads

BA146NQ

High Street

SN128PY

Melksham Lane

BA134NW

Edington Road

BA146DE

Ashton Road

SN126DR

Semington Road

SN128NZ

Monkton

SN128PS

The Green

BA146HQ

Martins Road

BA146JN

High Street

SN126EJ

Holbrook Vale

SN126GF

Telford Drive

SN128LH

Bradford Road

SN126GU

Hampton Park West

SN126JZ

Hensall Close

SN126GT

Brindley Close

SN128LP

Norrington Lane

BA146DD

Common Hill

BA146BH

Common Hill

BA146BX

Back Lane

BA146JQ

St Georges Road

BA146ER

The Strand

BA146JU

Bradford Road

BA146XY

Drove Lane

BA146EF

Newleaze

BA146HG

Spiers Piece

BA146JP

Pound Close

BA146LZ

Butts Lane

SN126DL

Semington Road

BA146DY

Ashton Common

BA146EP

The Strand

BA146EY

Dark Lane North

BA146HW

Southbrook Lane

BA146EX

Coach Barton

BA146JW

High Street

SN126DZ

Semington Road

BA146LL

The Strand

BA146LU

Main Street

BA146JY

The Hunt Close

BA146EB

Common Hill

BA146EZ

Dark Lane South

BA146LH

Stoggy Lane

SN126EG

Winston Road

BA146EG

Sandpits Lane

BA146HL

Stoggy Lane

BA146LE

Littleton Green

SN126EH

Berryfield Lane

SN128PA

Monkton

BA146HP

Edington Road

SN126DX

Semington Road

SN128NE

The Common

BA146GA

St Georges Road

BA146GB

St Georges Place

BA146JT

Canal Bridge

BA146NF

Main Street

SN128FQ

Cannings Close

SN126DS

Bradford Road

SN126EE

Berryfield Park

SN126EB

Semington Road

SN126EQ

Padfield Gardens

SN128LL

Melksham Lane

BA146DU

Ashton Common

BA146NH

Cowleaze Lane

BA146LP

Pound Lane

BA146JG

The Knapps

BA146FR

Semington Turnpike

BA146NN

The Orchard

SN126NE

Melksham Without West & Rural

BA146EH

Holme Leaze

SN126GW

Jessop Close

SN128PU

Curtis Orchard

BA146BY

Main Street

BA146LQ

Littleton

BA146NG

Melksham Without West & Rural

SN126ER

Berryfield Close

BA146JS

Church Street

SN128LS

Norrington Lane

BA146ED

Common Hill

Data Sources

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