Batheaston vs Devizes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Devizes wins on house prices with a 52% gap. Devizes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Devizes
£353,642
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Devizes
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Devizes
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Devizes
244.3
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Devizes
69.2
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Devizes
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Batheaston commands an average of £537,424, compared with £353,642 in Devizes – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Devizes it is a flat at £161,823.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £511,049).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Devizes prices grew faster — 25% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Devizes experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 79.2 per 1,000 in Batheaston. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Devizes it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Batheaston, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Devizes. There are 1 schools in Batheaston and 7 in Devizes.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Devizes School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 244.3 Mbps in Devizes and 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 91.5% in Devizes. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 40.3% in Devizes.
Devizes is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (244 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Batheaston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Devizes averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,297 in Devizes. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Devizes.
Batheaston has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Batheaston and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 45.5 in Devizes. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 66.8% in Devizes. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 60.2% in Devizes.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 19,491 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 34.2% |
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