Postcode SN12 8DX is located in an urban city, within the Melksham Without North & Shurnhold area 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 median sale price in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold is £317,000 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £257,625 and £437,500. The nearest station is Melksham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Shurnhold Fields Country Park.
Melksham North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,813 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Melksham North has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from SN12 8DX.
Melksham North near SN12 8DX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Melksham | N/A | Walking directions to Melksham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shurnhold Fields Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shurnhold Fields Country Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £430,000 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £323,300 | £277 |
| Terraced | 13 | £235,000 | £287 |
| Flats | 2 | £146,250 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301,250 | £146,495 | £192,995 | £219,095 |
| 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 | £437,500 | £165,000 | £331,300 | £229,400 |
| 2026 | £337,500 | £146,250 | £319,000 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | £237 | £250 | £249 |
| 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 | £365 | £177 | £316 | £294 |
| 2026 | £307 | £247 | £277 | £287 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN12 8DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | Bramley Cottage, 49, Dunch Lane, Melksham, SN12 8DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 44, Teachers Way, Melksham, SN12 8FA | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 37, College Row, Melksham, SN12 8FJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 17, College Row, Melksham, SN12 8FJ | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2026 | 2, Fieldsview, Melksham, SN12 8FF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the SN12 8DX postcode area, located within Melksham North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shaw CE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | River Mead School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN12 8DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Beanacre Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Beanacre Road, Wiltshire, SN12 8AQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN12 8DX, 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 8DX 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 public order.
The median sale price around SN12 8DX in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold is £317,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SN12 8DX, including Shaw CE Primary School (Good) and River Mead School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SN12 8DX is Melksham, about 760 m away.
SN12 8DX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,813 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 8DX 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).