Hampton Close Bowerhill, Wiltshire
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN12), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43800865.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £475,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Spa Medical Centre, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £475,500 | £475,500 | £475,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £257,000 | £257,000 | £257,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £307,500 | £307,500 | £307,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2022 | 10 SN12 6SF | Detached | £475,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 3 SN12 6SF | Semi-detached | £257,000 | |
| 4 May 2006 | 8 SN12 6SF | Detached | £307,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2005 | 10 SN12 6SF | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 2 SN12 6SF | Detached | £212,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 137 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 1,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 51 m and 52 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN12 6SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN12 6SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Trowbridge 904,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bradford-On-Avon 532,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lancaster Road Bowerhill | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chapel Knapp Farm | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Church Street Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 41.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spa Medical Centre | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spa Pharmacy | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regency Dental Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Melksham Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire police crime numer candy handouts | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Melksham - Pembroke Road Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kestrel Court Play Area 3,380 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woolmore Farmhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woolmore Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Giles Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Eight Acre Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Eighteen Acre Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Brickyard Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Forty Acre Copse | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Hag Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 10 |
3 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 180 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Melksham Oak Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aloeric Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project SEMH SN12 6TT | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Pilot SN12 6TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Tolchards Ltd SN12 6TJ | Distributors/Transporters | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Tesco Express SN12 6TA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dowding Way (8); On or near Gibson Close (5); On or near Hurricane Road (5); On or near Hampton Close (4); On or near Elm Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Anson Grove · Hurricane Road · Gibson Close · Halifax Road · Wellington Drive · Dowding Way · Lincoln Grove · Osprey Close · Birch Grove · Martlet Close · Beverley Close · Elm Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.