Bowerhill vs Devizes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Devizes is about 11% cheaper on average. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowerhill
£394,134
Devizes
£353,642
Crime Rate
Bowerhill
48.7
Devizes
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowerhill
100.0%
Devizes
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowerhill
328.9
Devizes
244.3
EPC Rating
Bowerhill
69.2
Devizes
69.2
Median Income
Bowerhill
£29,209
Devizes
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Devizes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £353,642 versus £394,134 in Bowerhill. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Devizes it is a flat at £161,823.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Devizes (£511,049 vs £394,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bowerhill (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Devizes (48.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bowerhill 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 WestSchool quality favours Bowerhill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Devizes.
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bowerhill | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bowerhill enjoy 328.9 Mbps on average, while Devizes lags behind at 244.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 91.5% in Devizes. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 40.3% in Devizes.
Bowerhill is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (329 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bowerhill is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Devizes's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,297 in Devizes. 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Devizes.
Bowerhill has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bowerhill has a population of 5,070 while Devizes has 19,491. Median household income is £29,209 in Bowerhill and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 45.5 in Devizes. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 60.2% in Devizes.
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 19,491 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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