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Devizes East

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About

Devizes East ward covers the eastern portion of the historic market town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, serving as a primarily residential community. The Kennet and Avon Canal forms a significant part of the eastern boundary, with the Caen Hill flight of locks located just outside the ward's immediate area.

The ward's landscape rises towards the east, where it meets open farmland. Local facilities include schools, shops, and the town's hospital. The area provides views towards the surrounding Wiltshire countryside from its higher points, with the notable Roundway Hill and its historic battlefield situated to the north-east, beyond the ward's boundary.

Area overview

On average Devizes East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Devizes East is £54,942 per year. There are 4 schools in Devizes East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Devizes East is home to around 6,060 people, with a population density of about 2,403.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Devizes East Population
6,060
Population density
2,403.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.53(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.16(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.74(+50%)
Shoplifting
7.92(+19%)
Public order
6.77(+3%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,622
92.74%
Other White
166
2.74%
Indian
37
0.61%
Other Asian
36
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.56%
Total population: 6,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,275
25.64%
Level 3 (A level)
944
18.99%
No qualifications
855
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
823
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 4,972

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
942
35.68%
Owns with a mortgage
791
29.96%
Other social rented
427
16.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
68
2.58%
Total households: 2,640

Property prices in Devizes East

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Devizes East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,730 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Devizes East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devizes East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£404,500
Flats9£147,500
Semi-Detached18£260,125
Terraced24£237,750

10 years median price trend in Devizes East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devizes East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.