Forty Acres Road, Devizes, SN10 3DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN10 3DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.4%	51.9%	-4.5%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	43.6%	48.1%	4.5%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of SN10 3DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.5%	28%	4.5%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	52.6%	54%	1.4%	44.2%	9.8%
Separated	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	9.2%	7.2%	-2.0%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	12%	8%	-4.0%	6.1%	1.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.3%	41.5%	0.2%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	36.5%	37.7%	1.2%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	17.6%	15%	-2.6%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	3.5%	5.4%	1.9%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.5%	25.6%	-3.9%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	12%	-2.3%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	14.4%	-1.5%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4%	8.4%	4.4%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	16%	6.4%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	23.1%	20.4%	-2.7%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	3.6%	3.2%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
White	99.4%	96.8%	-2.6%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.8%	96.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96.5%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.7%	76.7%	-9.0%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	29.7%	13.5%	16.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Forty Acres Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forty Acres Road was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% higher than the Bromham, Rowde & Roundway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forty Acres Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway and the 356th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SN10 3DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Forty Acres Road are based on 26 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 Forty Acres Road, Devizes, SN10 3DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN10 3DG

Average Price
£203,484

Semi-Detached
£217,054

Terraced
£196,699

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forty Acres Road

Average Price
£223,160

Semi-Detached
£227,988

Terraced
£215,434

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forty Acres Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Forty Acres Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£148,000	2024-02-26	£158,362
56 Forty Acres Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2019-06-07	£210,741
56 Forty Acres Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£91,000	2018-09-27	£113,150
37 Forty Acres Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£202,000	2017-09-15	£254,113
45 Forty Acres Road, Devizes, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2017-07-07	£248,667

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN10 3DG

Employment

SN10 3DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	14
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southbroom St James Academy Nursteed Road , SN10 3AH	3out of 4	326 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southbroom Infants' School The Green , Southbroom Road SN10 5AA	3out of 4	573 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nursteed Community Primary School Brickley Lane , SN10 3BF	3out of 4	727 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wansdyke School Downlands Road , SN10 5EF	3out of 4	1,031 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy Quakers Road , SN10 2FH	3out of 4	1,164 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	414 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	1,240 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silverwood School , Rowde SN10 2QQ	- not rated	4,616 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
Servest Food Co	Tns Catering, D S Smith	595 yd
Nerano Restaurant	117-119 Southbroom Road, Devizes	757 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, 121 Southbroom Road	761 yd
Bengal Bite	1 Sheep Street, Devizes	796 yd
Deedar Restaurant	2 Sidmouth Parade, Sidmouth Street	830 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moonrakers Bar Grill	The Moonrakers, Nursteed Road	226 yd
The Cavalier Pub	The Cavalier, Eastleigh Road	242 yd
Devizes & District Assn For Disabled	Nursteed Centre, Nursteed Road	330 yd
Wiltshire Council Respite Centre	Bradbury Manor, Nursteed Road	330 yd
Devizes Town Football & Social Club	Devizes Town Football Club, Nursteed Road	459 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beijing Paradise	44 Eastleigh Road, Devizes	191 yd
Eastleigh Road Fish Bar	48 Eastleigh Road, Devizes	191 yd
Lemon Plaice	115 Southbroom Road, Devizes	757 yd
Chick O Land	3 Sidmouth Parade, Sidmouth Street	830 yd
New Pacific Chinese Takeaway	7 Sidmouth Street, Devizes	869 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Estcourt Street	793 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 3 Monday Market Street	920 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	36 Monday Market Street, Devizes	1,049 yd
Iceland	11-12 The Brittox, Devizes	1,057 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southbroom St James Academy Nursteed Road	grass pitches	361 yd
Devizes Leisure Centre SOUTHBROOM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	514 yd
Devizes School THE GREEN	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	556 yd
Nursteed Road (Corsham Town Fc) NURSTEED ROAD	grass pitches	558 yd
Devizes Sports Club DEVIZES SPORTS CLUB DEVIZES SPORTS CLUB LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	919 yd
Wiltshire Police Hq WILTSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS WILTSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	949 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	79.2%
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	20.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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