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Devizes North

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Overview

Postcode SN10 5BW is located in an urban city, within the Devizes North ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Devizes West area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Devizes West is £45,195 per year. The nearest station is Melksham, about 6.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Devizes West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Devizes West has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Devizes West is £45,195 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from SN10 5BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Devizes West near SN10 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Melksham located about 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN10 5BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe GreenMediumWalking directions to The Green
0.2 miHillworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillworth Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
2,934.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.18(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.07(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(-28%)
Other crime
4.02(+144%)
Public order
3.35(-49%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
92.91%
Other White
7
2.36%
Irish
5
1.69%
Chinese
3
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.01%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
43.68%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.56%
No qualifications
33
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.28%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
49.62%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.06%
Other social rented
16
12.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.34%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Devizes North

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £345K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Devizes North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devizes North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£436,250£303
Semi-Detached6£340,000£253
Terraced28£236,750£268
Flats35£148,000£231

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Devizes North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devizes North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£140,000£208,000£215,750
2017£462,500£130,000£232,500£210,200
2018£432,500£135,000£320,000£214,000
2019£382,500£202,500£228,000£245,000
2020£442,500£177,500£228,500£185,750
2021£387,500£128,000£262,500£262,500
2022£557,000£130,000£360,000£300,000
2023£460,000£138,000£417,500£237,500
2024£320,000£168,500£266,000£270,000
2025£417,500£148,000£297,500£255,500
2026£540,000£125,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devizes North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devizes North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£223£169£212
2017£275£228£236£212
2018£293£251£226£239
2019£288£319£238£258
2020£301£268£276£249
2021£280£248£306£296
2022£320£209£300£307
2023£320£266£284£282
2024£289£254£291£282
2025£312£245£253£268
2026£300£211£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devizes North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Devizes North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN10 5BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN10 5BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 20252, Balance Row, Devizes, SN10 5BNTerracedFreehold£162,500
30 May 202557, Southbroom Road, Devizes, SN10 5BNTerracedFreehold£185,000
17 Apr 202632A, Bridewell Street, Devizes, SN10 1NETerracedFreehold£175,000
19 Mar 202530, Bridewell Street, Devizes, SN10 1NETerracedFreehold£290,000
09 Apr 20257, Magpie Mews, Devizes, SN10 1NRTerracedFreehold£127,000

Schools

In the SN10 5BW postcode area, located within Devizes West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN10 5BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouthbroom Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.1 miSecondaryDevizes SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySouthbroom St James AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN10 5BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN10 5BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's3 Monday Market Street, Devizes, SN10 1DNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miIceland11-12 The Brittox, Devizes, SN10 1AJWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodMaryport Street, Devizes, SN10 1DWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miMorrisons30 Estcourt Street, Devizes, SN10 1LAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miPremierThe Market Place, Wiltshire, SN10 1HTWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN10 5BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Reed

Devizes North - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Brian Mathew

Melksham and Devizes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencyMelksham and DevizesE14001356
WardDevizes NorthE05013429
ParishDevizesE04012689
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Devizes WestE02006638
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 026CE01031855
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN10 5BW

Is SN10 5BW (Devizes West) safe?

The area around SN10 5BW records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SN10 5BW?

The median sale price around SN10 5BW in Devizes West is £202,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN10 5BW?

There are 8 schools close to SN10 5BW, including Southbroom Infants' School (Requires improvement), Devizes School (Good) and Southbroom St James Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN10 5BW?

SN10 5BW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN10 5BW (Devizes West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes covering SN10 5BW is Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Reed (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.