Sold STC Semi-detached

43 PRIMROSE DRIVE

MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE SN12 6GD

3 beds 1 baths Listed 4 Sep 2018 (-2876d)

£205,000

Reduced on 22 Oct 2018

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Property details

Last sold

£203,000 Jan 2019

Local average

£324,084 (-36.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,608 of 33,755)

Street crime

120 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • End Terraced
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Sitting Room
  • Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Conservatory, Bathroom
  • Garage & Parking
  • Double Glazed & Gas Heating
  • Front & Enclosed Rear Garden
  • Favoured Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Walk Into Town

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Lock and Key independent estate agents are pleased to offer this three bedroom end terraced property situated tucked away in a favoured cul-de-sac within a level walk into town and a handy green aspect at the rear. Based on two floors the accommodation comprises, an entrance hall, sitting room, a spacious fitted kitchen/dining room, and a conservatory. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there are front and rear gardens, driveway parking to the rear leading to the garage. Additional features include gas heating and double glazing. Ideal First time Purchase or Investment. Viewing is strongly recommended.

Situation - Situated in a favoured cul-de-sac, the property lies about one mile level walk from the town centre where facilities include a comprehensive range of shops and commercial outlets together with swimming pool/fitness centre, library, main post office and bus services to surrounding towns whilst more local amenities include primary health care centres. For a further range of amenities the towns of Devizes, Corsham, Trowbridge and Chippenham are within suitable access with the latter having a mainline rail station providing links to London (Paddington), also access to the M4 corridor can be accessed via junction 17 just north of the town of Chippenham.

Accommodation - Double glazed entrance door to:

Entrance Hall - Stairs rising to first floor landing.

Sitting Room - 14'4 x 11'7 (4.37m x 3.53m) - Double glazed window, radiator.

Kitchen / Dining Room - 14'9 x 10'2 (4.50m x 3.10m) - Range of drawer and wall units, sink unit, entrance to:

Conservatory - Double glazed construction.

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 14'9 x 8'9 (4.50m x 2.67m) - Double glazed window, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 8'11 x 7'3 (2.72m x 2.21m) - Double glazed window, radiator.

Bedroom Three - 8'11 x 7'3 (2.72m x 2.21m) - Double glazed window, radiator.

Bathroom - Panelled bath, shower, low level W/C, wash hand basin.

Externally & Parking - Parking, leading to:

Garage - Up and over door, personal door into garden.

Rear Garden - Fully enclosed, laid to lawn.

Directions - From the agents office proceed to the High street and turn right, continue to the roundabout and take the first exit into Spa road, and continue across the two mini roundabouts and at the next roundabout turn left into Snowberry Lane and take the third left into Heather Avenue then right into Primrose drive and continue straight down and turn left and the property can be found opposite identified by our Lock & Key 'For Sale' board.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give a representation or warrenty in respect of the property. Floor plan measurements and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings.

Listed by

Melksham

Lock & Key Independent Estate Agents

Reference: 67330009

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

27% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/01/2019 (7 years ago) £203,000 +26.9%
Sold 27/08/2014 (11 years ago) £160,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
34 CORONATION ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7PF £247,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
32 CORONATION ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7PF £212,500 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
23 FORESTERS PARK ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7RW £230,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
2 RUTLAND CLOSE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7LN £230,000 25/06/2025 Semi-detached
2 PEMBROKE ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7NA £250,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
18 DORSET CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7LP £210,000 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
77 TOWER ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7JF £243,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
45 CORONATION ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7PF £176,000 11/10/2023 Semi-detached
13 PEMBROKE ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7NA £243,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
38 QUEENSWAY, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7LD £250,000 14/08/2023 Semi-detached
95 DAISY CLOSE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6FZ £256,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
2 FORESTERS PARK ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7RP £255,000 07/07/2023 Semi-detached
15 DORSET CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7LP £285,000 30/06/2023 Semi-detached
105 PRIMROSE DRIVE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6GD £298,000 29/06/2023 Semi-detached
57 FORESTERS PARK ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7RW £242,500 29/06/2023 Semi-detached
11 CORNCOCKLE CLOSE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7GL £309,000 08/02/2023 Semi-detached
20 ROSEMARY WAY, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7FS £285,000 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
42 ROSEMARY WAY, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7FS £305,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
57 PRIMROSE DRIVE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6GD £303,000 01/12/2022 Semi-detached
5 HEATHER AVENUE, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6FX £230,000 24/11/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £253,000 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 30.4%
10y growth 46.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wiltshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.7%
5y (index) 17.2%
10y (index) 34.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wiltshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £958/mo
Realistic £1,064/mo
Optimistic £1,170/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wiltshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.5 miles
Shop Barnardo's 0.5 miles
Train station Melksham 1.0 miles
Train station Trowbridge 5.2 miles
Hospital Chippenham Community Hospital 5.6 miles
Hospital Green Lane Hospital 6.6 miles
University University of Bath 8.6 miles
University University of Bath Campus 8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 45
Anti-social behaviour 33
Criminal damage and arson 11
Public order 9
Shoplifting 9
Other theft 5
Burglary 4
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 120

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
The Manor CofE VC Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 5 Dec 2022
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 9 Dec 2014
River Mead School Primary 0.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Aloeric Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Feb 2015
Melksham Oak Community School Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.52%
Max investor price (0.8%) £133,000
Target investor price (1%) £106,400
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).