Tower Road, Melksham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN12 7JQ, SN12 7JG, SN12 7JF.
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At a glance
34 property sales on Tower Road, Melksham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £230,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £206,454. Average sale prices rose from £170,242 in 2016 to £230,000 in 2026 (+35%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 26% below the Melksham average of £312,184 over the same period. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 10 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 82% terraced, 15% semi-detached, 3% detached. Recorded sale prices on Tower Road range from £148,500 to £255,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 82 streets in Melksham with at least two sales in the last year, Tower Road ranks 69th for average price.
House prices on Tower Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SN12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 35 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 28 | £206,454 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £212,100 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £178,500 | 30 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Tower Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 27 Feb 2026 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 16 Feb 2026 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 22 Oct 2025 | £224,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 18 Jul 2025 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 30 Jun 2025 | £178,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 8 May 2025 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 10 Dec 2024 | £189,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 30 Sep 2024 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 30 Aug 2024 | £238,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 19 Aug 2024 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 26 Apr 2024 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 93, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 8 Feb 2024 | £247,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 77, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 27 Oct 2023 | £243,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 28 Jul 2023 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 23 Mar 2023 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 30 Sep 2022 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 28 Apr 2022 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 22 Dec 2021 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 26 Nov 2021 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 30 Jun 2021 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 14 May 2021 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 23 Oct 2020 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 15 Oct 2020 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 29 Mar 2019 | £148,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 27 Jul 2018 | £175,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 24 Apr 2018 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 26 Jan 2018 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 17 Nov 2017 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 7 Jul 2017 | £186,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 25 Nov 2016 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 27 Oct 2016 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Tower Road SN12 7JQ | 31 Aug 2016 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 89, Tower Road SN12 7JF | 26 Aug 2016 | £184,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 27 May 2016 | £172,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Tower Road SN12 7JG | 1 Feb 2016 | £161,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Tower Road | £161,000 (Feb 2016) → £220,000 (Feb 2026) | +37% over 10 yrs |
| 2, Tower Road | £172,500 (May 2016) → £220,000 (Jul 2025) | +28% over 9 yrs |
| 29, Tower Road | £165,000 (Oct 2016) → £210,000 (Jun 2021) → £240,000 (May 2025) | +45% over 9 yrs |
| 18, Tower Road | £170,000 (Nov 2016) → £189,000 (Dec 2024) | +11% over 8 yrs |
| 91, Tower Road | £186,500 (Jul 2017) → £238,000 (Aug 2024) | +28% over 7 yrs |
| 59, Tower Road | £195,000 (Jan 2018) → £250,000 (Aug 2024) | +28% over 7 yrs |
| 36, Tower Road | £165,000 (Nov 2017) → £235,000 (Apr 2024) | +42% over 6 yrs |
| 89, Tower Road | £184,950 (Aug 2016) → £235,000 (Jul 2023) | +27% over 7 yrs |
| 57, Tower Road | £168,000 (Aug 2016) → £235,000 (Apr 2022) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| 38, Tower Road | £175,250 (Jul 2018) → £230,000 (Dec 2021) | +31% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Tower Road
Crime
152 crimes were reported within about a mile of Tower Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Tower Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mead School 261 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School 121 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School 460 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Melksham House School 59 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Aloeric Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Melksham Oak Community School 1,058 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bowerhill Primary School 378 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Shaw CE Primary School 189 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Melksham station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Trowbridge station 5.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ingram Road (N-bound, Blackmore Road) 1 min walk
- Tower Road (S-bound, Blackmore Road) 1 min walk
- Co-op (W-bound, Sandridge Road) 1 min walk
- Foresters Arms (E-bound, Sandridge Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Giffords Primary Care Ctr
Spa Road, Melksham · 0.6 mi - Spa Medical Centre
Snowberry Lane, Melksham · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Melksham · 0.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Melksham Pembroke Road · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Melksham - Cranesbill Road · 0.5 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Melksham · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Gompels Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Melksham Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Bath Road (dental Surgery) · 0.6 mi
- Regency Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Colosseum Dental (market Place Total) · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 591 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,407 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wiltshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Tower Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Wiltshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 94.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wiltshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 41.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 50.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wiltshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 90.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.7% | 9.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wiltshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 23% | 18.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.2% | 15% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.6% | 34.2% |
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 14.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Wiltshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 49.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wiltshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46% | 39.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.9% | 34% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 13.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wiltshire.
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