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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

SN101HN

The Ginnel

SN105AR

Edward Road

SN101HY

The Market Place

SN102AB

Melbourne Place

SN105DU

Wickfield

SN101EA

New Park Street

SN105DA

Potterne Road

SN109BT

Sheep Street

SN105AH

Cheverell Road

SN102DD

Rotherstone

SN101QE

Bath Road

SN105DS

Green Lane

SN105JW

Old Park

SN101DT

New Park Street

SN102BB

Bath Road

SN101DW

Monday Market Street

SN101PJ

Park View

SN101ZZ

Sheep Street

SN102BA

High Lawn

SN109BN

Sheep Street

SN101ND

Albert Terrace

SN101NN

Long Street

SN101QS

Mayenne Place

SN102AN

Trafalgar Place

SN105BY

Southgate

SN101DN

Monday Market Street

SN105HQ

Hartmoor Road

SN101QB

Treganna Villas

SN101JG

Market Place

SN109DE

Sheep Street

SN102DB

Rotherstone

SN101PS

Avon Road

SN105DD

Potterne Road

SN101NG

Bridewell Square

SN105BZ

South View Court

SN105ZL

Sheep Street

SN105DG

Broadleas Road

SN101AQ

Great Western Close

SN103UF

Fordson Road

SN105HL

Hartmoor Close

SN105JP

Old Park

SN101PZ

Beauclerc Street

SN102AG

The Nursery

SN101JR

Cyprus Terrace

SN105HD

Hillworth Road

SN101XA

Bath Road

SN101NQ

Bridewell Street

SN101BL

St Johns Street

SN101BQ

St Johns Street

SN105HP

Queens Road

SN102UJ

Old School Mews

SN105EP

Byron Road

SN101PQ

Bath Road

SN101DJ

Sheep Street

SN101ES

Sedgefield Gardens

SN105BW

Copings Close

SN101NE

Bridewell Street

SN102AU

Bath Road

SN102BG

Dunkirk Hill

SN109EL

Sheep Street

SN101AY

High Street

SN104TE

Sheep Street

SN105EU

Hillworth Road

SN101LL

Southbroom Road

SN101JL

Northgate Street

SN101FD

Southbroom Road

SN101BD

St Johns Street

SN105JN

Old Park

SN101NY

Lansdowne Road

SN101XB

Westridge

SN109EA

Sheep Street

SN105DW

Wick Lane

SN101FH

Northgate Street

SN101DD

St Josephs Place

SN101PR

Avon Road

SN105JU

Orchard Close

Data Sources

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