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SN12 8DG

Shurnhold

Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

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Detailed insights for SN12 8DG

Overview

Postcode SN12 8DG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Shurnhold Fields Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
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

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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 69 ft away from SN12 8DG.

Flood risk

Low

Melksham South near SN12 8DG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Melksham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN12 8DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Melksham

N/A

Walking directions to Melksham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN12 8DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShurnhold Fields Country ParkMediumWalking directions to Shurnhold Fields Country Park

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
583.5 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
243
89.34%
Other White
14
5.15%
Bangladeshi
3
1.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.1%
Chinese
2
0.74%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
26.78%
No qualifications
51
21.34%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
32.29%
Owns outright
25
26.04%
Other social rented
4
4.17%
Total households: 96

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 8DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 8DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025The Limes, Shurnhold, Melksham, SN12 8DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£487,500
14 Nov 202562, Roundpond, Melksham, SN12 8EBDetachedFreehold£515,000
21 Mar 20253, Roundpond, Melksham, SN12 8DHTerracedFreehold£225,000
14 Nov 202549, Caretakers Close, Melksham, SN12 8FRDetachedFreehold£372,000
19 Dec 202519, Shurnhold, Melksham, SN12 8DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the SN12 8DG postcode area, located within Melksham South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN12 8DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryRiver Mead SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miPrimaryThe Manor CofE VC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.9 miPrimaryShaw CE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 8DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN12 8DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiBeanacre Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8AQWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAsdaBradford Road, Melksham, SN12 8LQWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLidlBath Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8ABWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miLondisBeanacre Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8BLWalking directions to Londis

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 8DG, 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 8DG

Is SN12 8DG (Melksham South) safe?

The area around SN12 8DG 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 8DG?

The median sale price around SN12 8DG 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 8DG?

There are 4 schools close to SN12 8DG, including River Mead School (Good), The Manor CofE VC Primary School (Requires improvement) and Shaw CE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SN12 8DG?

The closest station to SN12 8DG is Melksham, about 356 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN12 8DG?

SN12 8DG 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 8DG (Melksham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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