Postcode SN12 6LA is located in an urban city, within the Melksham South ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Melksham South area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Melksham South is £47,048 per year. The nearest station is Melksham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Park.
Melksham South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Melksham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Melksham South is £47,048 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from SN12 6LA.
Melksham South near SN12 6LA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Melksham | N/A | Walking directions to Melksham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 in Melksham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £299,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melksham South
In the SN12 6LA postcode area, located within Melksham South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 6LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Newsbox | High Street, Wiltshire, SN12 6JY | Walking directions to Newsbox |
| 0 mi | Iceland | High Street, Wiltshire, SN12 6JY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 6LP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 6LY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.