Postcode SN12 7NJ 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 116.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Melksham South is £47,048 per year. The nearest station is Melksham located about 0.8 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 116.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.7% 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 per household in Melksham South is £47,048 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN12 7NJ.
Melksham South near SN12 7NJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Park | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Park |
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 7NJ postcode area, located within Melksham South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 7NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Pembroke Road, Wiltshire, SN12 7NB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2 Blackmore Road, Melksham, SN12 7HU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 6LP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Newsbox | High Street, Wiltshire, SN12 6JY | Walking directions to Newsbox |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Coronation Road, Wiltshire, SN12 7NY | Walking directions to Spar |
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.