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SN12 6DL

Semington Road

Melksham Without West & Rural

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Overview

Postcode SN12 6DL is located in an urban city, within the Melksham Without West & Rural ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £63,566 per year. The nearest station is Melksham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £63,566 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from SN12 6DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley near SN12 6DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Melksham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
519
Population density
226.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.45(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.79(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.7(+127%)
Drugs
9.25(+382%)
Public order
8.71(+33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
495
95.38%
Other White
14
2.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.19%
Total population: 519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
24.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
95
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
72
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
16.63%
Apprenticeship
40
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
38.29%
Owns with a mortgage
75
33.78%
Other social rented
42
18.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
4.5%
Shared ownership
6
2.7%
Total households: 222

Property prices in Melksham Without West & Rural

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£329K – £574K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £328 per square foot) in Melksham Without West & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melksham Without West & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£510,250£344
Semi-Detached17£339,150£297
Terraced7£270,000£275
Flats1£265,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melksham Without West & Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melksham Without West & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£153,500£225,000£212,250
2017£384,000£175,000£249,850£188,250
2018£430,500£158,500£295,000£215,000
2019£364,995£151,500£260,000£240,000
2020£393,498£134,338£240,000£250,000
2021£409,995£185,000£262,500£224,995
2022£426,998£272,500£303,784£290,000
2023£657,500£193,500£300,000£249,500
2024£536,000£249,950£306,500£257,000
2025£552,500£339,150£275,000
2026£495,000£265,000£325,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melksham Without West & Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melksham Without West & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£293£206£228£251
2017£281£158£275£267
2018£296£238£271£264
2019£270£199£278£246
2020£268£174£267£287
2021£279£191£333£280
2022£312£307£353
2023£365£228£333£254
2024£349£252£336£312
2025£347£319£296
2026£331£207£351£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melksham Without West & Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Melksham Without West & Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 6DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 6DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20264, Townsend Farm, Semington Road, Melksham, SN12 6DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
27 Mar 2025Townsend Farm North, Semington Road, Melksham, SN12 6DLDetachedFreehold£585,000
15 Apr 202685, Semington Road, Melksham, SN12 6DWTerracedFreehold£165,000
24 Apr 20269, Laburnum Drive, Melksham, SN12 6HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
25 Apr 202516, Longford Road, Melksham, SN12 6DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£298,000

Schools

In the SN12 6DL postcode area, located within Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN12 6DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAloeric Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryThe Manor CofE VC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.9 miPrimaryBowerhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 6DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN12 6DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailySemington Road, Wiltshire, SN12 6DEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN12 6DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Griffin

Melksham Without West & Rural - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Brian Mathew

Melksham and Devizes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencyMelksham and DevizesE14001356
ParishMelksham WithoutE04013042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bowerhill, Atworth & WhitleyE02006679
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 021DE01032070
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN12 6DL

Is SN12 6DL (Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley) safe?

The area around SN12 6DL records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SN12 6DL?

The median sale price around SN12 6DL in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £417,500 (about £328 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN12 6DL?

There are 5 schools close to SN12 6DL, including Aloeric Primary School (Good), The Manor CofE VC Primary School (Requires improvement) and Bowerhill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN12 6DL?

SN12 6DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN12 6DL (Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes covering SN12 6DL is Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Griffin (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.