Is Melksham rough?
Melksham is the second most dangerous small town in Wiltshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Wiltshire’s 276 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Melksham in 2020 was 71 crimes per 1,000 people.
Where does the name Melksham come from?
Melksham is a small to medium sized town and has a long history. Originally a ford across the river Avon and a Saxon settlement, it is believed the name derives from Meolcham, “Meolc” being the old English name for milk and “ham” a village. The area has long been associated with dairy farming and pasture.
What area does SN15 cover?
Coverage
| Postcode district | Post town | Local authority area(s) |
|---|---|---|
| SN15 | CORSHAM | non-geographic |
| SN16 | MALMESBURY | Wiltshire |
| SN25 | SWINDON | Swindon |
| SN26 | SWINDON | Swindon |
Is Melksham a nice place to live?
In a beautiful pocket of rural Wiltshire, Melksham is a lovely market town situated on the banks of the Bristol Avon. The friendly Town Centre is full of independent shops and plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants, with a regular Tuesday Market.
What is it like to live in Corsham?
“Corsham has a comforting, calm feeling about it — it’s an easy place to live where everyone talks to one another,” says Jackie Hulbert, who works part-time at the John Parker Gallery on the high street and as a visitor guide at Corsham Court.
What supermarkets are in Melksham?
Supermarkets near Melksham
- Iceland. Supermarkets. 320 yds | 37 High St, Melksham, SN12 6JY.
- Waitrose & Partners Melksham. Supermarkets.
- Sainsbury’s. Supermarkets.
- Asda Melksham Superstore. Supermarkets.
- Co-Op Food – Melksham. Supermarkets.
- Tymbark Supermarket. Supermarkets.
- Sainsbury’s. Supermarkets.
- Sainsbury’s. Supermarkets.
What area is SN1?
SN1 is in the county of Wiltshire. It contains the town of Swindon, as well as Old Town, New Town, Walcot West, Okus, and Kingshill. SN1 is 42km south-west of the city of Oxford. SN1 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.