Postcode BA12 6HY is located in a rural town, within the Mere ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Mere & East Knoyle area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mere & East Knoyle is £52,031 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 3.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mere & East Knoyle has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,097 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Mere & East Knoyle has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mere & East Knoyle is £52,031 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA12 6HY.
Mere & East Knoyle near BA12 6HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset) located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Mere area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £456,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £350,500 |
10 year median price trend in Mere
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA12 6HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | The Square, Wiltshire, BA12 6DJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Waltons of Mere | Barnes Place, Wiltshire, BA12 6DD | Walking directions to Waltons of Mere |
Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.