Willow Close, Melksham, SN12 6UT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN12 6UT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.6%	49.8%	3.2%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	53.4%	50.2%	-3.2%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SN12 6UT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.9%	23.2%	-1.7%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	61.8%	1.6%	44.2%	17.6%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	9.7%	8.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	3.3%	4.5%	1.2%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.2%	42.4%	-9.8%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	33.6%	37.5%	3.9%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	12.1%	15.1%	3.0%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	1.5%	3.6%	2.1%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.5%	12%	-2.5%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	14.7%	-4.3%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	16.9%	-2.1%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	9%	2.3%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	20.7%	9.9%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	23.7%	-2.0%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	4.5%	3%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.2%	2%	0.8%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	95.3%	93.1%	-2.2%	81.4%	11.7%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92%	92.1%	0.1%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	4.1%	3.3%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	92.1%	0.7%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	1.5%	6.3%	4.8%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	5%	0%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Willow Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Close was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Melksham Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Willow Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Melksham Forest and the 64th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SN12 6UT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Willow Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Wiltshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Willow Close, Melksham, SN12 6UT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN12 6UT

Average Price
£374,039

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£374,039

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willow Close

Average Price
£375,621

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£375,621

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willow CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Willow Close, Melksham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-03-20	£375,944
5 Willow Close, Melksham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2018-08-23	£386,906
1 Willow Close, Melksham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£206,000	2013-07-03	£340,641
7 Willow Close, Melksham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2012-10-19	£375,703
1 Willow Close, Melksham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2002-03-28	£358,778

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN12 6UT

Employment

SN12 6UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN12 6UT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	107
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	48
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	16
Other	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aloeric Primary School St Michael's Road , SN12 6HN	3out of 4	319 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Manor CofE VC Primary School Ruskin Avenue , SN12 7NG	1out of 4	911 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
River Mead School Lowbourne , SN12 7ED	3out of 4	1,282 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , SN12 6YH	2out of 4	2,169 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Cranesbill Road , SN12 7GN	3out of 4	2,173 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Melksham Oak Community School , Bowerhill SN12 6QZ	2out of 4	2,192 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
FW Catering Ltd - Poolside Cafe	Melksham Community Campus, Market Place	199 yd
The Refa Tandoori House	1-3 Market Place, Melksham	373 yd
Golden Falls Chinese Restaurant	3 King Street, Melksham	428 yd
The Market Tavern	The Tavern, 18 Market Place	498 yd
Gonjo Cafe Bake House	28 High Street, Melksham	621 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
West End Inn	Semington Road, Melksham	347 yd
Kings Arms Hotel	Market Place, Melksham	493 yd
The Hiding Place	15 High Street, Melksham	606 yd
The Parsons Nose	High Street, Melksham	621 yd
Melksham Conservative Club	Bank Street, Melksham	704 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Gourmet	7 King Street, Melksham	428 yd
Melksham Pizza Ltdt/a Caprinos Pizza	15-17 Church Street, Melksham	516 yd
The Tandoori	26 Church Street, Melksham	545 yd
Acropolis Kebab Shop	21 Church Street, Melksham	545 yd
Kurdish Grill	4 High Street, Melksham	559 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	37-41 High Street, Melksham	606 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Bath Road	792 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Bath Road, Melksham	833 yd
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Lidl, Bath Road	991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hazelwood Road Play Area (Closed) Hazelwood Road	grass pitches	104 yd
Aloeric Primary School ST. MICHAELS ROAD	grass pitches	197 yd
The Conigre (Closed) Market Place	grass pitches	266 yd
Melksham House MELSHAM HOUSE MELSHAM HOUSE MARKET PLACE	grass pitches, tennis courts	297 yd
Melksham Blue Pool MARKET PLACE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	389 yd
Curves (Melksham) UNIT 3D UNIT 3D NEW BROUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	800 yd
City Fitness (Closed) Unit S1 Unit S1 New Broughton Road	health and fitness suite	834 yd
The Manor C Of E Vc Primary School Ruskin Avenue	grass pitches	880 yd
Scott'S Gym & Health Centre NEW BROUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	886 yd
Hospital Pitch Campion Drive CORNFLOWER WAY	grass pitches	936 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SN12 6UT