Categories in Melksham
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Melksham
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 109 | 32 years |
| Shopping other | 108 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 102 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 70 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 64 | 18 years |
| General contractors | 50 | — |
| Other construction | 50 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 49 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 45 | 26 years |
| Other accommodation | 38 | — |
| Health and medical | 38 | — |
| Real estate | 37 | 21 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 37 | — |
| Electrical installation | 37 | 22 years |
Melksham Facts
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Population | 10,828 |
| Male Population | 5,321 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 5,507 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -18.2% |
| Median Age | 41.2 years (Male: 40.3, Female: 42.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Bowerhill, Atworth, Seend, Broughton Gifford, Town Centre |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.37281, -2.14002 |
| Postal Codes | BA14, SN12 |
Map of Melksham
Interactive Map
Melksham Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,063 | 12,657 | 13,239 | 14,789 | 10,828 | 10,880 | 10,945 |
| Population Density | 2,539.6 / km² | 2,664.6 / km² | 2,787.2 / km² | 3,113.5 / km² | 2,279.6 / km² | 2,290.5 / km² | 2,304.2 / km² |
Melksham Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 18.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham | -10.2% | -14.5% | -18.2% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Melksham Median Age
Median Age: 41.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham | 41.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Melksham Population Density
Population Density: 2,280 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham | 10,828 | 4.75 km² | 2,280 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Melksham Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Melksham
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Melksham
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Melksham
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Melksham
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
United Kingdom CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 735,672,544 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/19 | 9:51 AM | 3 | 90.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 96.8 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 66.6 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 66.6 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 66.6 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 68.9 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 85.5 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 75.1 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 76.7 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/99 | 9:31 AM | 3.3 | 81.6 km | 6,400 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Melksham
(/ˈmɛlkʃəm/) is a medium-sized English town, on the River Avon in the county of Wiltshire. is 10 miles (16 km) east of the city of Bath, 6 mi (10 km) south of Chippenham, 6 mi (10 km) west of Devizes and 12 mi (19 km) north of Warminster on the A3..
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