Colston Road, Devizes, SN10 2BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN10 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	51.2%	0.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.3%	48.8%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.6%	31.6%	-6.0%	37.9%	-6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	28.2%	35.2%	7.0%	44.2%	-9.0%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	16.9%	15.1%	-1.8%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	14.1%	16.8%	2.7%	6.1%	10.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	24.8%	25.8%	1.0%	48.4%	-22.6%
Good health	42.1%	37.9%	-4.2%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	24.8%	26.1%	1.3%	12.7%	13.4%
Bad health	6.2%	6.5%	0.3%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	2.1%	3.7%	1.6%	1.2%	2.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	24%	-4.6%	18.2%	5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	9.5%	-5.0%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	15.1%	-3.3%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.9%	0.8%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.9%	16.4%	10.5%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	24.3%	1.6%	33.8%	-9.5%
Other	4.7%	4.6%	-0.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.6%	92.6%	-4.0%	81.4%	11.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.8%	89.1%	-3.7%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	3.4%	4.3%	0.9%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	88.6%	-2.8%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	6.8%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	1%	1.2%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0.6%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.1%	76.7%	-8.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
No passport held	26%	13.5%	12.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Colston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colston Road was 206.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 253.5% higher than the Devizes East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Colston Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Devizes East and the 75th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SN10 2BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Colston Road are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kennet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Colston Road, Devizes, SN10 2BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN10 2BL

Average Price
£138,225

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£241,570

Flats/Maisonettes
£112,389

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Colston Road

Average Price
£172,340

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£251,948

Detached
£244,905

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,496

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Colston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Lily Pad Colston Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-02-20	£250,951
The Lily Pad Colston Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-09-29	£261,124
61 Colston Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£92,000	2021-06-30	£97,781
13 Colston Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£103,000	2018-09-21	£113,531
The Lily Pad Colston Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2016-06-24	£222,640

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN10 2BL

Employment

SN10 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN10 2BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Self-Employed	20
Other	18
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	10
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes St Joseph's Place , SN10 1DD	3out of 4	296 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southbroom Infants' School The Green , Southbroom Road SN10 5AA	3out of 4	1,198 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy Quakers Road , SN10 2FH	3out of 4	1,241 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southbroom St James Academy Nursteed Road , SN10 3AH	3out of 4	1,847 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wansdyke School Downlands Road , SN10 5EF	3out of 4	1,866 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Devizes School The Green , SN10 3AG	3out of 4	1,259 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downland School Downlands Road , SN10 5EF	3out of 4	2,043 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silverwood School , Rowde SN10 2QQ	- not rated	2,951 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	27 The Market Place, Devizes	380 yd
Black Dog Coffee Co	Unit 7, Wharfside	444 yd
New Society	31 The Market Place, Devizes	456 yd
Condado Lounge	42 The Market Place, Devizes	491 yd
Times Square	35 The Market Place, Devizes	491 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crown	New Park Street, Devizes	264 yd
Devizes Literary & Scientific Instit	53 Northgate Street, Devizes	322 yd
The Dolphin Inn	Northgate Street, Devizes	322 yd
Wharf Theatre	The Wharf, Devizes	408 yd
The Pelican Inn	The Market Place, Devizes	452 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kebab House	2 Northgate Street, Devizes	282 yd
Jade Garden	22 The Market Place, Devizes	380 yd
The Market Plaice	11 The Market Place, Devizes	452 yd
Greggs Sandwiches	43-44 The Market Place, Devizes	491 yd
Ocean City Chinese Takeaway	68 New Park Street, Devizes	494 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	36 Monday Market Street, Devizes	619 yd
Iceland	11-12 The Brittox, Devizes	626 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 3 Monday Market Street	749 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Estcourt Street	892 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Devizes Sports Club DEVIZES SPORTS CLUB DEVIZES SPORTS CLUB LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	47.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SN10 2BL