SN12 (Melksham) in Wiltshire has shown modest performance metrics over the past five years. Property prices increased at a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, significantly below national averages, while rental growth outpaced capital appreciation at 5.0% annually. Population expanded by 0.8% over the same period, indicating stable but limited demographic expansion. The district scores 48.2 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally and reflecting average market conditions. Currently classified at the latent stage of gentrification, SN12 presents neither accelerating demand nor decline, suggesting investors should assess local factors such as employment accessibility and infrastructure development independently of broader growth trends.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Melksham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
Melksham (SN12) common questions
Is Melksham up and coming?
Melksham (SN12) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 57% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Melksham safe?
Melksham has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Melksham?
The average property price in Melksham (SN12) is £321k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Melksham?
The median monthly rent in Melksham (SN12) is £1,054 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Melksham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Corsham (SN13), Chippenham (SN15), Badminton (GL9), Chippenham (SN14), Calne (SN11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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