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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

SN105DH

Broadleas Crescent

SN101QF

Bath Road

SN101LF

Sheep Street

SN101NL

Long Street

SN105ES

Charles Morrison Close

SN105EQ

Pans Lane

SN101NS

Long Street

SN102AP

Bath Road

SN101PA

The Ark

SN101EE

St Marys Cottages

SN102AE

The Nursery

SN105DE

Potterne Road

SN105HE

West View Crescent

SN101DS

New Park Street

SN102GZ

Shackleton Place

SN105TB

Eastwell Road

SN101JT

Northgate Street

SN101NJ

Long Street

SN105DT

Drews Pond Lane

SN105HB

Hillworth Road

SN101NZ

Lansdowne Grove

SN101HS

The Market Place

SN101GA

Wharf Street

SN105LB

Woodland Way

SN101EF

New Park Road

SN109EE

Sheep Street

SN101LZ

Hare & Hounds Street

SN105DR

Wick Lane

SN105HH

Hartmoor Road

SN101DE

Northgate Street

SN105JR

Old Park

SN101NW

Long Street

SN101AH

Maryport Street

SN109DZ

Sheep Street

SN105BS

Mill Close

SN105HG

Cornwall Crescent

SN101DZ

New Park Street

SN102BD

Dunkirk Hill

SN101DB

Castle Grounds

SN101EW

Sheep Street

SN105JH

Hartfield

SN102AR

Carlton Terrace

SN101JD

Market Place

SN101BH

New Park Street

SN102AD

Farleigh Place

SN101QH

Caen Hill

SN101ET

Victoria Road

SN105BE

Addington Close

SN105AF

Pans Lane

SN102AT

Bath Road

SN101EH

Commercial Road

SN105DQ

Broadleas Road

SN105AQ

Southgate Close

SN101HU

Snuff Court

SN101NF

Bridewell Street

SN101NB

Sutton Place

SN101DY

Brewery Corner

SN101DX

New Park Street

SN101FG

Snuff Street

SN109ER

Devizes North

SN101NR

Magpie Mews

SN105HF

The Moorlands

SN101PG

Bath Road

SN101DA

Station Road

SN101QQ

Caen Hill Gardens

SN102AS

Melbourne Mews

SN105BT

Mill Close

SN101QA

Salisbury Street

SN102QU

Shackleton Bungalows

SN101BF

Westminster Close

SN101HQ

Castle Lane

SN101DP

New Park Street

SN105AD

Southbroom Road

SN102UH

Maton Close

SN101HT

Market Place

SN101FE

New Park Street

SN101JP

Lower Wharf

SN109ET

Devizes North

SN105BP

Greenfield Road

SN101NU

Morris Lane

SN102BN

Waiblingen Way

SN105EW

Pinetum Close

SN101EB

The Wharf

SN101QW

Mayenne Place

SN101JY

Northgate Gardens

SN102DJ

New Park Road

SN101BW

St John's Street

SN101DL

Sheep Street

SN105EZ

Hillworth Gardens

SN102BW

Waiblingen Way

SN101PP

Bath Road

SN109EQ

Devizes North

SN101PH

Bath Road

SN102BS

Waiblingen Way

SN102BH

Avon Terrace

SN105HJ

Hartmoor Road

SN101LG

Sidmouth Parade

SN109BQ

Sheep Street

SN105BJ

The Breach

SN105HR

Queens Road

Data Sources

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