Postcode SN12 7RG is located in an urban city, within the Melksham Without North & Shurnhold ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £63,566 per year. The nearest station is Melksham, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Methuen Safe Play 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 17.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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 7RG.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley near SN12 7RG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Melksham | N/A | Walking directions to Melksham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Methuen Safe Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Methuen Safe Play Area |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £339,250 (about £316 per square foot) in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £435,000 | £346 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £385,000 | £341 |
| Terraced | 8 | £221,900 | £245 |
| Flats | 2 | £146,250 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,750 | £144,995 | £206,498 | £217,048 |
| 2017 | £299,995 | £127,250 | £224,995 | £214,995 |
| 2018 | £330,998 | £91,000 | £245,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | £317,000 | £128,000 | £230,000 | £186,750 |
| 2020 | £341,250 | £147,500 | £213,000 | £187,000 |
| 2021 | £422,500 | £142,200 | £255,000 | £196,000 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £155,000 | £278,000 | £247,500 |
| 2023 | £389,000 | £139,500 | £280,000 | £248,750 |
| 2024 | £415,000 | £171,000 | £290,000 | £234,500 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £165,000 | £363,000 | £217,500 |
| 2026 | £416,500 | £146,250 | £510,000 | £191,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | £237 | £250 | £248 |
| 2017 | £263 | £212 | £276 | £252 |
| 2018 | £263 | £249 | £286 | £249 |
| 2019 | £263 | £213 | £224 | £210 |
| 2020 | £294 | £240 | £258 | £235 |
| 2021 | £317 | £228 | £262 | £281 |
| 2022 | £347 | £224 | £311 | £297 |
| 2023 | £324 | £277 | £288 | £325 |
| 2024 | £395 | £242 | £319 | £297 |
| 2025 | £364 | £177 | £328 | £298 |
| 2026 | £273 | £247 | £592 | £232 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 7RG.
In the SN12 7RG postcode area, located within Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for SN12 7RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Alford
Melksham Without North & Shurnhold - Elected 1 May 2025
Brian Mathew
Melksham and Devizes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN12 7RG records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SN12 7RG in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £339,250 (about £316 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SN12 7RG, including River Mead School (Good) and The Manor CofE VC Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN12 7RG is Melksham, about 1,494 m away.
SN12 7RG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes covering SN12 7RG is Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Alford (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.