Postcode SN12 7AY is located in an urban city, within the Melksham Forest ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Melksham North area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Melksham North is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Melksham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Methuen Safe Play Area.
Melksham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Melksham North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Melksham North is £45,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN12 7AY.
Melksham North near SN12 7AY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Melksham | N/A | Walking directions to Melksham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Methuen Safe Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Methuen Safe Play Area |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Melksham Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £111,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melksham Forest
In the SN12 7AY postcode area, located within Melksham North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 7AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2 Blackmore Road, Melksham, SN12 7HU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.