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SN12

MELKSHAM

Wiltshire, South West, England

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SN12 encompasses MELKSHAM and its surrounding areas in Wiltshire, South West.

Avg price £333,576
1yr change ▲ 2.1%
Crime 55% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£333,576

▲ 2.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% above national avg

Crime Rate

36.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

55% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

259 Mbps

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.

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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

£324K £329K £335K £340K £346K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

67

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.

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259.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SN12 MELKSHAM

What is the average house price in SN12 MELKSHAM?
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 MELKSHAM 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 is the population of SN12 MELKSHAM?
The population of SN12 (MELKSHAM) is approximately 523,700 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SN12 MELKSHAM?
There are 12 schools in or near SN12. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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