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Devizes South

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About

Devizes South ward covers the southern portion of the historic market town of Devizes, located on the edge of the Vale of Pewsey. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and the grounds of the former Wiltshire County Asylum, now largely converted into housing. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs through the ward, featuring the notable Caen Hill Locks, a significant flight of locks that is a major feature of the canal's engineering.

The ward's landscape is marked by the transition from the town's urban form to more open countryside, with areas of green space and playing fields. The local economy is supported by a mix of independent retailers and services along the main routes. Residential areas consist largely of 20th-century housing developments, providing homes for a community that engages with the town's facilities and the recreational opportunities offered by the canal towpath.

Area overview

On average Devizes South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Devizes South is £49,731 per year. There are 2 schools in Devizes South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Devizes South is home to around 4,946 people, with a population density of about 1,465.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Devizes South Population
4,946
Population density
1,465.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.65(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.89(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(+62%)
Public order
6.47(-1%)
Burglary
3.44(+24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,630
93.67%
Other White
134
2.71%
Irish
44
0.89%
Other Asian
21
0.42%
Other
19
0.38%
Total population: 4,943

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,399
33.61%
Level 3 (A level)
755
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
625
15.01%
No qualifications
604
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
440
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 4,163

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
984
45.05%
Owns with a mortgage
583
26.69%
Other social rented
293
13.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
10.03%
Other forms of private rent
51
2.34%
Total households: 2,184

Property prices in Devizes South

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £338,000 in Devizes South area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,750 up to £924,430.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Devizes South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£450,000
Flats8£152,000
Semi-Detached25£325,000
Terraced27£245,000

10 years median price trend in Devizes South

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

All postcodes in Devizes South

SN105HP

Queens Road

SN105LF

Awdry Road

SN105JW

Old Park

SN105AG

Stanley Villas

SN101NT

Long Street

SN105ES

Charles Morrison Close

SN105HJ

Hartmoor Road

SN105EA

Downlands Road

SN105EU

Hillworth Road

SN105JH

Hartfield

SN105BY

Southgate

SN105AW

Pans Lane

SN105AT

Sarum Drive

SN105HB

Hillworth Road

SN105HL

Hartmoor Close

SN105BB

Longfields Walk

SN105LD

Devizes South

SN105EB

Downlands Road

SN105LH

Potterne Road

SN105FP

Byron Road

SN105EG

Elliott Court

SN105LQ

Woodford Close

SN105BJ

The Breach

SN105AX

Kempsfield

SN101NS

Long Street

SN105LG

Eyles Road

SN105JP

Old Park

SN105BP

Greenfield Road

SN105LX

Newman Road

SN105FN

Wordsworth Way

SN105JA

Broadleas Park

SN105AP

Pans Lane

SN105EW

Pinetum Close

SN105AQ

Southgate Close

SN105BQ

Redhorn Gardens

SN105HS

Hillworth Road

SN103FY

Burton Drive

SN105AR

Edward Road

SN105HD

Hillworth Road

SN105EF

Downlands Road

SN105DJ

Broadleas Close

SN105JR

Old Park

SN105FA

Byron Road

SN105HH

Hartmoor Road

SN103UE

Massey Road

SN105DR

Wick Lane

SN105BA

Bratton Avenue

SN105JD

Broadleas Park

SN103EZ

Wayside Drive

SN105BH

Radnor Close

SN105DX

The Fairway

SN105EQ

Pans Lane

SN105LJ

Potterne Road

SN105DP

Wick Lane

SN105EE

Thomas Wyatt Road

SN105HF

The Moorlands

SN105FL

Thomas Wyatt Road

SN105AZ

Drakes Avenue

SN105JU

Orchard Close

SN105DA

Potterne Road

SN105DH

Broadleas Crescent

SN105NU

Awdry Road

SN103UB

Reeves Road

SN105AY

Sarum Drive

SN105DQ

Broadleas Road

SN105DF

Potterne Road

SN105BX

Green Lane

SN105JN

Old Park

SN105EY

Hillworth Road

SN105DG

Broadleas Road

SN105BG

Kennet Road

SN105EX

Hillworth Road

SN105NX

Eyles Road

SN105FD

Thomas Wyatt Road

SN105ED

Tintern Road

SN105AU

Festival Close

SN105FG

Thomas Wyatt Road

SN105FB

Byron Road

SN105LA

Woodland Way

SN105BE

Addington Close

SN103UF

Fordson Road

SN105HG

Cornwall Crescent

SN105HA

Adlam Close

SN105ET

Hillworth Road

SN105AH

Cheverell Road

SN105AN

Pans Lane

SN105JG

Broadleas Park

SN105DW

Wick Lane

SN105DU

Wickfield

SN105BT

Mill Close

SN105LE

Newman Road

SN105LU

The Mews

SN105AJ

Stanley Terrace

SN105BD

Lawrence Close

SN105DT

Drews Pond Lane

SN105JZ

Drews Pond Lane

SN105BU

Walden Lodge Close

SN105DE

Potterne Road

SN105AL

Pans Lane

SN105DS

Green Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.