Welcome to Melksham

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Introduction

Melksham () is a town and civil parish on the River Avon in Wiltshire, England, about 4.5 miles (7 km) northeast of Trowbridge and 6 miles (10 km) south of Chippenham. At the 2011 census, the Melksham built-up area had a population of 19,357, making it Wiltshire's fifth-largest settlement after Swindon, Salisbury, Chippenham and Trowbridge.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	n/a
Population	15,414 (2021)
Density	n/a
Mean age	40.7
Ward	Melksham Central
District	Wiltshire
Postcodes	SN12
ONS ID	E04011772

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Council

Contact details for Melksham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Melksham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Melksham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Melksham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Melksham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Melksham Parish.

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Local News

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Police appeal after house burgled on West End in Melksham

Published: 22nd Apr 2024

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Melksham man convicted over 'distracting' festival posters

Published: 19th Apr 2024

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Plan for 650 Melksham homes rejected by council

Published: 20th Mar 2024