SN12 — MELKSHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SN12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SN12 is £333,576, which is 16% below the Wiltshire average of £397,459.

Properties in SN12 cost 16.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SN12 have risen 2.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£429,731	451
Semi-detached	£295,675	507
Terraced	£248,321	339
Flat	£135,840	103
All types	£333,576	1450

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SN12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 36.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SN12 has a crime rate well 55% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

14.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SN12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SN12 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Stonar School	Other	Not inspected	mi
River Mead School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Seend Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Aloeric Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SN12 are 259.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 86% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

259.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SN12 is collected by Swindon Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SN12 — MELKSHAM

Area Summary

SN12 (MELKSHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£333,576), low crime (55% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (259 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SN12?

The average house price in SN12 (MELKSHAM) is £333,576, based on 1450 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.1% over the past year.

Is SN12 a safe area to live?

Crime in SN12 is significantly below the national average (36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SN12?

There are 12 schools in or near SN12. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SN12?

Council tax in SN12 is collected by Swindon Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SN12?

The average broadband download speed in SN12 is 259 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 60%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SN12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in SN12 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 523,700.