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Devizes South

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 71 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Devizes South Population

4,946

Population density

1,465.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.43(+20%)

Anti-social behaviour

23.66(+57%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.92(+68%)

Public order

7.68(+17%)

Other theft

3.44(-39%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,630

93.67%

Other White

134

2.71%

Irish

0.89%

Other Asian

0.42%

Other

0.38%

Total population: 4,943

Economics

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

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

2.34%

Total households: 2,184

Property prices in Devizes South

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Devizes South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £924,430.

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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£545,000	£320,000	£380,000	£675,000	£725,000
Flats	8	£143,000	£99,813	£120,938	£159,250	£442,750
Semi-Detached	23	£320,000	£220,500	£235,000	£415,000	£687,000
Terraced	27	£260,000	£182,200	£217,500	£305,500	£474,500

10 years median price trend in Devizes South

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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