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Melksham, United Kingdom
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Melksham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 19,357. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 19,357 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3728°, -2.1400° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,020 |
| Median Age | 44.7 years |
About Melksham
Melksham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 19,357. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Melksham vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Melksham vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,020 |
| 36% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,761 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $417,149 |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,201 |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.0% |
| Housing Units | 7,743 |
Property Tax
Climate in Melksham
Melksham has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3728°N, 2.1400°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Melksham has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.2% |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 52.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,296.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 34.1% |
Schools in Melksham
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mead School | - | - | - | - |
| Aloeric Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bowerhill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Melksham Oak Community School | - | - | - | - |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Melksham
29 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Grey Clay Radio | ambient, dark ambient | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Somervalley fm | community radio, local station | MP3 192 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Melksham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum | ||||
| Athelstan Museum | ||||
| Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum | ||||
| Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum | ||||
| Bath Medical Museum | ||||
| Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution | ||||
| Bath World Heritage Centre | ||||
| Beckford's Tower | ||||
| Box Rock Circus | ||||
| Bradford on Avon Museum | ||||
| Calne Heritage Centre | ||||
| Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Fox Talbot Museum | ||||
| Frome Museum | ||||
| Herschel Museum of Astronomy | ||||
| Holburne Museum | ||||
| Iron Duke | ||||
| Jane Austen Centre | ||||
| Kennet and Avon Canal Museum | ||||
| Market Lavington Museum | ||||
| Mary Shelly's House of Frankenstein | ||||
| Museum of Bath Architecture | ||||
| Museum of Bath at Work | ||||
| Museum of Bath Stone | ||||
| Museum of East Asian Art | ||||
| No.1 Royal Crescent Museum | ||||
| REME Museum | ||||
| Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum | ||||
| The American Museum (Claverton Manor) | ||||
| Trowbridge Museum | ||||
| Westwood Manor | ||||
| Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre | ||||
| Wiltshire Heritage Museum | ||||
| Wiltshire Museum |
Libraries in Melksham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amcar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bath Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Box Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford on Avon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devizes Community Hub & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyneham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malmesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moorland Road Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trowbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Bassett Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Melksham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Farmers Market | |||||
| Bear Flat Community Market | |||||
| Odd Down Football Club Market | |||||
| Planks Farm Shop | |||||
| The Shambles Indoor Market |
Hotels in Melksham
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Melksham
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Melksham
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Melksham
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Melksham
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Melksham
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Melksham
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Melksham
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Melksham
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Melksham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Ales Brewery | ||||
| Three Daggers |
Stadiums & Teams in Melksham
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Melksham
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Melksham
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Melksham
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Melksham Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Melksham
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ebenezer Baptist Church | |
| Forest Methodist Church | |
| Melksham Baptist Church | |
| Melksham United Church | |
| Queensway Chapel | |
| St Andrew | |
| St. Anthony of Padua | |
| St. Michael and All Angels |
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What is the population of Melksham?
Melksham has a population of 19,357 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Melksham expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Melksham?
Melksham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Melksham?
Melksham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 1,761 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Melksham?
The median home value in Melksham is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.
How are the schools in Melksham?
34.2% of adults in Melksham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Melksham?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Melksham is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.