Postcode SN12 6YW is located in a rural town, within the Melksham East ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.2 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 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 6YW.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley near SN12 6YW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 in Melksham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £392,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £190,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melksham East
In the SN12 6YW postcode area, located within Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 6YW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Verbena Court, Melksham, SN12 7GS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.