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Devizes North

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Devizes North ward covers a residential area on the northern side of the town centre. The housing is predominantly post-war, with a mix of terraced homes, semis, and some modern estates. It is a primarily residential community with local shops and services along Windsor Drive and the area near the roundabout connecting to the A361. The ward includes the grounds of the former Devizes Grammar School, which now form a significant green space.

The Kennet and Avon Canal forms a clear western boundary, with the Caen Hill flight of locks situated just outside the ward to the southwest. Open fields separate it from the nearby village of Roundway. The area is served by several primary schools and has good pedestrian access into the historic market town centre. Recreation grounds provide local sports facilities for residents.

Area overview

On average Devizes North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 226 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Devizes North is £46,267 per year. There are 1 schools in Devizes North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Devizes North is home to around 4,029 people, with a population density of about 1,561.5 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

226

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Devizes North Population

4,029

Population density

1,561.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

115.41(+250%)

Anti-social behaviour

85.63(+467%)

Shoplifting

37.97(+469%)

Criminal damage and arson

31.03(+377%)

Public order

26.56(+303%)

South West average

Demographics

British

3,619

89.91%

Other White

171

4.25%

Other Asian

0.8%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.62%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.6%

Total population: 4,025

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

961

27.46%

No qualifications

733

20.94%

Level 3 (A level)

534

15.26%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

511

14.6%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

405

11.57%

Total 16+ residents: 3,500

Housing

Owns outright

704

31.61%

Other social rented

681

30.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

325

14.59%

Owns with a mortgage

324

14.55%

Social rents from council

134

6.02%

Total households: 2,227

Property prices in Devizes North

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Devizes North area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£377,500	£263,375	£314,375	£435,625	£510,625
Flats	25	£132,500	£85,000	£115,000	£185,000	£225,000
Semi-Detached	10	£285,000	£193,675	£271,250	£307,500	£431,000
Terraced	24	£280,000	£163,000	£200,000	£372,000	£622,625

10 years median price trend in Devizes North

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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