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About

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 233 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 34.3% 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 £46,253 per year. The median sale price in Devizes North is £202,000 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £361,250. 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
233
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Devizes North Population
4,029
Population density
1,561.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
123.85(+271%)
Anti-social behaviour
86.87(+483%)
Shoplifting
37.48(+467%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.51(+416%)
Public order
24.08(+268%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,619
89.91%
Other White
171
4.25%
Other Asian
32
0.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.6%
Total population: 4,025

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £202,000
Price per sq ft: £256
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £361K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Devizes North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devizes North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£437,500£308
Semi-Detached4£380,000£271
Terraced28£252,750£286
Flats26£126,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Devizes North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devizes North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£140,000£176,000£213,500
2017£462,500£130,000£232,500£210,200
2018£432,500£135,000£320,000£214,000
2019£382,500£202,500£228,000£245,000
2020£442,500£177,500£228,500£185,750
2021£387,500£128,000£262,500£262,500
2022£557,000£130,000£360,000£300,000
2023£460,000£138,000£417,500£237,500
2024£320,000£168,500£266,000£270,000
2025£405,000£144,000£295,000£255,500
2026£540,000£125,000£287,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devizes North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devizes North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£223£169£212
2017£275£228£236£212
2018£293£251£226£239
2019£288£319£238£258
2020£301£268£276£249
2021£280£248£306£296
2022£320£209£300£307
2023£320£266£284£282
2024£289£254£291£282
2025£308£242£271£268
2026£353£211£301£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devizes North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district.

Band A£1,715
Band B£2,000
Band C£2,286
Band D£2,572
Band E£3,143
Band F£3,715
Band G£4,286
Band H£5,144

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Devizes North ward.

Local councillors

Ben Reed

Devizes North - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Devizes North

SN101PT

Avon Road

SN101LX

Southbroom Road

SN101EL

St James' Gardens

SN102BQ

Dunkirk Hill

SN109BN

Sheep Street

SN101AX

Rendells Court

SN109EY

Devizes North

SN109EU

Devizes North

SN102AQ

The Nursery

SN101JR

Cyprus Terrace

SN101UB

Dundas Close

SN101DT

New Park Street

SN101NE

Bridewell Street

SN102BA

High Lawn

SN101LA

Estcourt Street

SN102DA

Rotherstone

SN101JT

Northgate Street

SN109ET

Devizes North

SN101FL

Devizes North

SN101JP

Lower Wharf

SN102BS

Waiblingen Way

SN109EW

Devizes North

SN101DX

New Park Street

SN101QJ

Mayenne Place

SN109BF

Sheep Street

SN101BH

New Park Street

SN101DW

Monday Market Street

SN101DN

Monday Market Street

SN101PP

Bath Road

SN101UA

Belvedere Terrace

SN102AY

Bath Road

SN101XB

Westridge