Postcode SN12 7BB 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 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Melksham North is £51,800 per year. The nearest station is Melksham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Park.
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 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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 per household in Melksham North is £51,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN12 7BB.
Melksham North near SN12 7BB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Melksham | N/A | Walking directions to Melksham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
| 0.2 mi | Methuen Safe Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Methuen Safe Play Area |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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 | 13 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melksham Forest
In the SN12 7BB 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 7BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2 Blackmore Road, Melksham, SN12 7HU | Walking directions to The Co-operative 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.