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SN12 6SN

Halifax Road

Bowerhill

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Overview

Postcode SN12 6SN 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 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 1.7 miles away. There are 2 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
60.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

60.9%

Approximately 60.9% 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.

Income level

9/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN12 6SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley near SN12 6SN 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
5,494.5 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
168
85.28%
Other White
9
4.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
3.55%
Other Asian
3
1.52%
Irish
3
1.52%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
40
24.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
19.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
18.01%
Level 3 (A level)
23
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
64
58.18%
Owns with a mortgage
18
16.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.82%
Owns outright
12
10.91%
Social rents from council
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Bowerhill

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£320
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £365K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowerhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£364,000£304
Semi-Detached21£302,500£320
Terraced12£237,500£362
Flats2£188,750£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowerhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowerhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowerhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowerhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowerhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowerhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 6SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 6SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202513, Lincoln Grove, Melksham, SN12 6TETerracedFreehold£250,000
29 Oct 202549, Dowding Way, Melksham, SN12 6SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
03 Feb 202559, Dowding Way, Melksham, SN12 6SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
30 Apr 202521, Beverley Close, Melksham, SN12 6UATerracedFreehold£222,000
05 Sept 202519, Dowding Way, Melksham, SN12 6SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the SN12 6SN postcode area, located within Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN12 6SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBowerhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryMelksham Oak Community SchoolAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miPrimaryAloeric Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN12 6SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressBlenheim Park, Wiltshire, SN12 6TAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Holder

Bowerhill - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Brian Mathew

Melksham and Devizes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencyMelksham and DevizesE14001356
WardBowerhillE05013832
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 6SN

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

The area around SN12 6SN 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 6SN?

The median sale price around SN12 6SN in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £315,000 (about £320 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN12 6SN?

There are 3 schools close to SN12 6SN, including Bowerhill Primary School (Requires improvement), Melksham Oak Community School (Good) and Aloeric Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN12 6SN?

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

The Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes covering SN12 6SN 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).

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.