Postcode SN12 7DU is located in an urban city, within the Melksham Forest ward of Wiltshire in the South West region , and forms part of the Melksham South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Melksham South is £43,300 per year. The nearest station is Melksham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Park.
Melksham South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Melksham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Melksham South is £43,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN12 7DU.
Melksham South near SN12 7DU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 83 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £126,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £236,500 |
10 years price trend in Melksham Forest
In the SN12 7DU postcode area, located within Melksham South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.