Postcode SN12 6GU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £63,566 per year. The nearest station is Melksham located about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a moderate 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.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
The average income per household in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £63,566 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from SN12 6GU.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley near SN12 6GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Melksham located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £510,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £249,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £300,350 |
| Terraced | 8 | £272,500 |
10 year median price trend in Melksham Without West & Rural
In the SN12 6GU postcode area, located within Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 16/01/2026.