Postcode SN12 8FJ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley is £63,566 per year. The nearest station is Melksham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Shurnhold Fields Country Park.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from SN12 8FJ.
Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley near SN12 8FJ 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 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shurnhold Fields Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shurnhold Fields Country Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £331,250 in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £920,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £165,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £320,500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
In the SN12 8FJ postcode area, located within Bowerhill, Atworth & Whitley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shaw CE Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | River Mead School | Academy sponsor led | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN12 8FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.