Drakes Avenue, Devizes, SN10 5AZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN10 5AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	51.4%	0.9%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	49.5%	48.6%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	23.4%	31%	7.6%	37.9%	-6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	49.7%	-9.5%	44.2%	5.5%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	2.4%	4.1%	1.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	9.9%	11.1%	1.2%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.5%	3.5%	-1.0%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	54%	46.7%	-7.3%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	34.8%	36.5%	1.7%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	10.3%	12.6%	2.3%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	0.7%	3.7%	3.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around SN10 5AZ this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.5%	9.3%	-4.2%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	9.6%	-8.1%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	14.3%	-6.1%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	7.3%	3.4%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	24.5%	11.9%	16.9%	7.6%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	32.4%	6.3%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	5.7%	2.6%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	94.9%	94.9%	0.0%	81.4%	13.5%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.2% 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	90.7%	91.2%	0.5%	83.2%	8.0%
European Union	4.9%	5.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-0.3%
Africa	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.7%	91.2%	0.5%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	1.4%	7.7%	6.3%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0%	-5.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	47.2%	46.2%	1.0%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Sikh	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Drakes Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drakes Avenue was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% higher than the Bromham, Rowde & Roundway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Drakes Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway and the 268th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

🔎 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 5AZ, 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 Drakes Avenue are based on 62 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 Drakes Avenue, Devizes, SN10 5AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN10 5AZ

Average Price
£306,129

Semi-Detached
£258,672

Terraced
£265,292

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,621,680

Estimated Average Property Prices for Drakes Avenue

Average Price
£292,654

Semi-Detached
£270,433

Terraced
£270,296

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,648,568

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Drakes AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Drakes Avenue, Devizes, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£288,000	2025-08-21	£291,088
24 Drakes Avenue, Devizes, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-06-20	£237,323
13 Drakes Avenue, Devizes, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building	£1,620,000	2024-07-16	£1,648,568
43 Drakes Avenue, Devizes, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£223,000	2024-03-19	£241,138
41 Drakes Avenue, Devizes, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,635	2024-01-26	£243,733

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN10 5AZ

Employment

SN10 5AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	148
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	50
Manufacturing	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	28
Education	22
Construction	17
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	8
Real estate activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southbroom Infants' School The Green , Southbroom Road SN10 5AA	3out of 4	387 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southbroom St James Academy Nursteed Road , SN10 3AH	3out of 4	399 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wansdyke School Downlands Road , SN10 5EF	3out of 4	536 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nursteed Community Primary School Brickley Lane , SN10 3BF	3out of 4	1,216 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes St Joseph's Place , SN10 1DD	3out of 4	1,418 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	492 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	757 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silverwood School , Rowde SN10 2QQ	- not rated	4,484 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	579 yd
Bengal Bite	1 Sheep Street, Devizes	679 yd
Nerano Restaurant	117-119 Southbroom Road, Devizes	738 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, 121 Southbroom Road	744 yd
Coffeewise @ Travel Wise	1 Albion Place, Sidmouth Street	802 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moonrakers Bar Grill	The Moonrakers, Nursteed Road	375 yd
Devizes Town Football & Social Club	Devizes Town Football Club, Nursteed Road	500 yd
The Southgate Inn	Potterne Road, Devizes	517 yd
Devizes & District Assn For Disabled	Nursteed Centre, Nursteed Road	534 yd
Wiltshire Council Respite Centre	Bradbury Manor, Nursteed Road	534 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beijing Paradise	44 Eastleigh Road, Devizes	632 yd
Eastleigh Road Fish Bar	48 Eastleigh Road, Devizes	632 yd
Lemon Plaice	115 Southbroom Road, Devizes	738 yd
Chick O Land	3 Sidmouth Parade, Sidmouth Street	806 yd
New Pacific Chinese Takeaway	7 Sidmouth Street, Devizes	836 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Estcourt Street	860 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 3 Monday Market Street	867 yd
Iceland	11-12 The Brittox, Devizes	950 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	36 Monday Market Street, Devizes	985 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southbroom St James Academy Nursteed Road	grass pitches	168 yd
Nursteed Road (Corsham Town Fc) NURSTEED ROAD	grass pitches	306 yd
Devizes Leisure Centre SOUTHBROOM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	420 yd
Devizes School THE GREEN	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	520 yd
Downland School DOWNLANDS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	748 yd
Green Lane Playing Fields SPORTS FIELD SPORTS FIELD GREEN LANE	grass pitches	1,052 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	37.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN10 5AZ