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SN12 8DB

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Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

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Overview

Postcode SN12 8DB 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Melksham South is £47,048 per year. The nearest station is Melksham, about 0 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Melksham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Melksham South is £47,048 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from SN12 8DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Melksham South near SN12 8DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Melksham located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN12 8DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Melksham

N/A

Walking directions to Melksham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN12 8DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing George V ParkMediumWalking directions to King George V Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
1,727.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.89(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.11(+149%)
Shoplifting
19.86(+200%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.2(+150%)
Public order
12.55(+92%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
92.58%
Other White
9
3.52%
Other Asian
3
1.17%
Caribbean
3
1.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.78%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
53
24.2%
No qualifications
41
18.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.89%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
37.41%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.3%
Owns outright
24
17.27%
Other social rented
19
13.67%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.91%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

Median price£339,250
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £456K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£435,000£346
Semi-Detached15£385,000£341
Terraced8£221,900£245
Flats2£146,250£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Melksham Without North & Shurnhold in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 8DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 8DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202519, Shurnhold, Melksham, SN12 8DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
02 Sept 202521, Shurnhold, Melksham, SN12 8DDTerracedFreehold£125,000
29 Aug 202525, Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
05 Mar 202522, Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
14 Nov 202562, Roundpond, Melksham, SN12 8EBDetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the SN12 8DB postcode area, located within Melksham South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN12 8DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryRiver Mead SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Manor CofE VC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.8 miPrimaryAloeric Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 8DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN12 8DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiBeanacre Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8AQWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miLidlBath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8ABWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAsdaBradford Road, Melksham, SN12 8LQWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miSainsbury'sBath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 6LYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miWaitroseBath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 6LPWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN12 8DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Phil Alford

Melksham Without North & Shurnhold - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Brian Mathew

Melksham and Devizes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencyMelksham and DevizesE14001356
ParishMelkshamE04013041
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Melksham SouthE02006680
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 022AE01032062
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN12 8DB

Is SN12 8DB (Melksham South) safe?

The area around SN12 8DB records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near SN12 8DB?

The median sale price around SN12 8DB in Melksham South is £339,250 (about £316 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN12 8DB?

There are 3 schools close to SN12 8DB, 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.

What is the nearest station to SN12 8DB?

The closest station to SN12 8DB is Melksham, about 37 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN12 8DB?

SN12 8DB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN12 8DB (Melksham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes covering SN12 8DB 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).

Data Sources

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.