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Devizes, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Devizes is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 18,064. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
18,064 Population 14/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,020 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,149 home value, $1,201/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population18,064
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,020
Per Capita$48,020
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$417,149
Rent$1,201
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units7,226

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+52.4%

Community

Population18,064
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates51.3508°, -1.9942°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$48,020
Median Age44.7 years

About Devizes

Devizes is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 18,064. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Devizes has a population of 18,064 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (4.3%), with 3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

18,064
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
1,296.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Devizes vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Devizes is $48,020, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,020 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $923, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,644 business establishments. 34.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Devizes vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,020
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,020
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,644

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Devizes is $417,149, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,201 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 7,226 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,149
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,201
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units7,226

Property Tax

Climate in Devizes

Devizes has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Devizes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates51.3508°N, 1.9942°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 130 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 127 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 120 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 135 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 107 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 78 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 95 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 79 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 101 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 114 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 75 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Devizes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+52.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area1,296.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Schools in Devizes

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Devizes School - - - -
Southbroom Infants' School - - - -
Southbroom St James Academy - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes - - - -
Downland School - - - -
Nursteed Community Primary School - - - -
Wansdyke School - - - -
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy - - - -
Bishops Cannings C of E Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Devizes

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Devizes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Keiller Museum
Amesbury Aviation Heritage Centre
Amesbury History Centre
Athelstan Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Fox Talbot Museum
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Lydiard House
Market Lavington Museum
Museum & Art Swindon
Museum of Computing
Pewsey Heritage Centre
Purton Museum
Ray Popes' Photo Musuem
REME Museum
Royal Wottoon Bassett Museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Stonehenge Exhibitions
Trowbridge Museum
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Devizes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amesbury Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
Corsham Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Malmesbury Library0.0
Netheravon Library0.0
North Swindon Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Old Town Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Park Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Penhill Library0.0
Pewsey Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Pinehurst Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Purton Library0.0
Rodbourne Cheney Library0.0
Science Museum Library and Archives0.0
Swindon Central Library0.0
The Library0.0
Trowbridge Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Upper Stratton Public Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
West Swindon Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0
Wootton Bassett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Devizes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Planks Farm Shop
The Shambles Indoor Market
Wiltshire Country Markets
Wiltshire Country Markets

Hotels in Devizes

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bear Hotel
The Castle Hotel
The Peppermill Hotel
Travelodge

Restaurants in Devizes

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bengal Bite
Chan Cottage
Condado Lounge
Deedar
Massimos Ristorante Italiano
Mayflower
Nerano
New Society
One Spice
The Curry Leaf
The Peppermill

Cafes in Devizes

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Dog coffee Co.
Brew & Vine
Brogans Cafe
Caffè Nero
Caffe Vialottie
Canal Trust Cafe
Costa
Cosy Café
Faye's
Game Knights
Hillworth Park Cafe
Marina Café
Shoots
Stephanie's Café
Table at No. 31
Tea Inc
Teo's Caffe & Bistro

Cinemas in Devizes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palace Cinema

Theatres in Devizes

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wharf Theatre

Monuments in Devizes

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Market Cross

Castles in Devizes

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Devizes Castle

Clinics in Devizes

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DeafEnders
Devizes Footcare
Devizes NHS Health Centre
Devizes NHS Treatment Centre
The Ginnel Foot & Health Clinic

Dentists in Devizes

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aurora Dental & Implant Clinic
Ferndale Dental Clinic
High Street Dentist
Long Street Dental
The Marketplace Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Devizes

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estcourt Vets
Macqueen Veterinary Centre

Gas Stations in Devizes

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cannings Hill
Murco
Roundway Service Station
Shop n Drive

Banks in Devizes

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
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Gyms in Devizes

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crossfit
Omni
Route2Fitness
Sow & Root
White Horse Yoga Centre

Golf Courses in Devizes

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sleight Valley Golf Driving Range

Breweries in Devizes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arkells Brewery
Arkells Brewery
Hop Kettle Brewing Company
Three Daggers

Stadiums & Teams in Devizes

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Devizes

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Devizes

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Enstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Devizes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bath Road Post Office
Devizes Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Devizes

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Maryport Street Baptist Chapel
Our Lady, The Immaculate Conception
Quaker Meeting House
Rock Community Church
St Andrew's
St James', Southbroom
St John the Baptist
St Mary the Virgin
St Peter
St. Mary the Virgin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devizes

What is the population of Devizes?

Devizes has a population of 18,064 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Devizes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Devizes?

Devizes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Devizes?

Devizes has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 1,644 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Devizes?

The median home value in Devizes is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Devizes?

34.2% of adults in Devizes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Devizes?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Devizes is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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