Postcode SN12 6QY is located in an urban city, within the Bowerhill ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below 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 2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN12 6QY.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley near SN12 6QY 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £320 per square foot) in Bowerhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £364,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £302,500 | £320 |
| Terraced | 12 | £237,500 | £362 |
| Flats | 2 | £188,750 | £362 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286,995 | £212,750 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £247,500 | £178,498 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £250,000 | £187,000 |
| 2019 | £297,500 | £239,000 | £191,500 |
| 2020 | £319,500 | £264,500 | £192,500 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £268,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £317,500 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £367,500 | £276,500 | £232,500 |
| 2024 | £376,000 | £306,500 | £248,500 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £301,250 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £331,250 | £305,000 | £219,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238 | £251 | £237 |
| 2017 | £250 | £264 | £258 |
| 2018 | £263 | £248 | £270 |
| 2019 | £278 | £266 | £260 |
| 2020 | £271 | £282 | £280 |
| 2021 | £291 | £277 | £267 |
| 2022 | £314 | £277 | £333 |
| 2023 | £321 | £327 | £251 |
| 2024 | £307 | £314 | £308 |
| 2025 | £309 | £315 | £327 |
| 2026 | £330 | £340 | £374 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 6QY.
In the SN12 6QY postcode area, located within Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 6QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Blenheim Park, Wiltshire, SN12 6TA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for SN12 6QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Holder
Bowerhill - Elected 1 May 2025
Brian Mathew
Melksham and Devizes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN12 6QY records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around SN12 6QY in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £315,000 (about £320 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SN12 6QY, including Bowerhill Primary School (Requires improvement) and Melksham Oak Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN12 6QY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,462 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes covering SN12 6QY is Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Holder (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.