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About

Devizes West is a residential area on the western side of the historic market town of Devizes. The housing is primarily a mix of post-war estates and some older properties, providing a settled community atmosphere. The Kennet and Avon Canal forms a significant part of its eastern boundary, with the Caen Hill flight of locks situated just to the south. This creates a distinct green corridor for walking and boating alongside the residential streets.

Local amenities are focused on practicality, with several schools, supermarkets, and smaller local shops serving daily needs. The area provides direct access to the town centre, where the traditional market and more extensive services are found. Open spaces include the recreation ground near the canal, offering playing fields and casual green space for the community.

Area overview

On average Devizes West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Devizes West is £45,195 per year. There are 1 schools in Devizes West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Devizes West is home to around 6,367 people, with a population density of about 1,530.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Devizes West Population
6,367
Population density
1,530.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.89(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.31(+177%)
Shoplifting
18.38(+178%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.35(+106%)
Public order
10.68(+63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,843
91.76%
Other White
217
3.41%
Irish
54
0.85%
Other
33
0.52%
Other Asian
31
0.49%
Total population: 6,368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,633
29.68%
No qualifications
1,056
19.19%
Level 3 (A level)
888
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
794
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,275
39.56%
Other social rented
786
24.39%
Owns with a mortgage
591
18.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
387
12.01%
Social rents from council
112
3.48%
Total households: 3,223

Property prices in Devizes West

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Devizes West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £924,430.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Devizes West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats31£132,500
Terraced36£295,000
Semi-Detached21£350,000
Detached22£450,000

10 years median price trend in Devizes West

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

All postcodes in Devizes West

SN101LY

Southbroom Road

SN101AN

Printers Row

SN102AA

The Nursery

SN101DU

Snuff Street

SN109BF

Sheep Street

SN105AX

Kempsfield

SN101BE

St Johns Street

SN105AW

Pans Lane

SN101PL

Bath Road

SN105DX

The Fairway

SN101AD

Sheep Street

SN102BJ

Jubilee Buildings

SN101QG

Bath Road

SN101PB

Long Street

SN101PN

Park Dale Terrace

SN105HW

Queens Road

SN101AR

Little Brittox

SN105BN

Southbroom Road

SN101HL

Castle Grounds

SN101UY

New Park Street

SN101BU

St Johns Court

SN101LB

Northgate Street

SN101QJ

Mayenne Place

SN101BN

St Johns Street

SN105DF

Potterne Road

SN101DR

New Park Street

SN105HA

Adlam Close

SN102DA

Rotherstone

SN102BL

Colston Road

SN105EY

Hillworth Road

SN105DJ

Broadleas Close

SN105EX

Hillworth Road

SN101BG

St Johns Alley

SN101HZ

St John's Street

SN101BY

St Johns Churchyard

SN101NT

Long Street

SN101EJ

Devizes North

SN105AJ

Stanley Terrace

SN101DQ

St Johns Street

SN101AP

Wine Street

SN101LX

Southbroom Road

SN102AY

Bath Road

SN101DH

Moyne Close

SN105DP

Wick Lane

SN105BL

Green Lane

SN101PD

The Sidings

SN102BT

Sheppard Close

SN105ET

Hillworth Road

SN105AG

Stanley Villas

SN105AP

Pans Lane

SN101DG

Moyne Close

SN104XA

Sheep Street

SN101QD

Bath Road

SN101AG

Maryport Street

SN102BQ

Dunkirk Hill

SN101AT

High Street

SN102SU

Bath Road

SN102DE

Rotherstone

SN105BD

Lawrence Close

SN101JJ

Northgate Street

SN101HJ

Castle Lane

SN105WB

Sheep Street

SN105BU

Walden Lodge Close

SN102AQ

The Nursery

SN101EX

New Park Street

SN102AF

The Nursery

SN101ED

Park Villas

SN101BX

St Johns Churchyard

SN101HW

Bakery Mews

SN101AE

Maryport Street

SN105HS

Hillworth Road

SN109BR

Sheep Street

SN101UB

Dundas Close

SN102BU

Waiblingen Way

SN101JX

Northgate Street

SN101PY

Avon Road

SN101AJ

The Brittox

SN101JS

Northgate Street

SN101AX

Rendells Court

SN102AJ

Bellevue Road

SN101AB

Station Road

SN105EA

Downlands Road

SN101QT

Mayenne Place

SN102BP

Waiblingen Way

SN103ZQ

Sheep Street

SN105DB

Potterne Road

SN101NX

Lansdowne Terrace

SN101EG

Commercial Road

SN101NP

Long Street

SN101PW

Cheltenham Villas

SN101NA

Sutton Place

SN101PT

Avon Road

SN101BA

The Market Place

SN101BZ

Station Road

SN101LD

Sidmouth Street

SN101BT

St Johns Street

SN102XQ

Sheep Street

SN101JQ

Market Place

SN109ED

Devizes North

SN105LA

Woodland Way

Data Sources

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