Postcode SN12 8AQ 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 Melksham North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Melksham North is £51,800 per year. The nearest station is Melksham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Park.
Melksham North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Melksham North has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from SN12 8AQ.
Melksham North near SN12 8AQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 8AQ.
In the SN12 8AQ postcode area, located within Melksham North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Beanacre Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8AQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Beanacre Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Bradford Road, Melksham, SN12 8LQ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 6LP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 8AQ, 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 8AQ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8AQ in Melksham North is £339,250 (about £316 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to SN12 8AQ, including River Mead School (Good), The Manor CofE VC Primary School (Requires improvement) and Aloeric Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN12 8AQ is Melksham, about 168 m away.
SN12 8AQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,460 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 8AQ 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.