Devizes vs Larkhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Larkhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Devizes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Devizes
£353,642
Larkhill
£284,500
Crime Rate
Devizes
48.8
Larkhill
49.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Devizes
80.0%
Larkhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Devizes
244.3
Larkhill
348.9
EPC Rating
Devizes
69.2
Larkhill
69.6
Median Income
Devizes
£29,209
Larkhill
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Devizes commands an average of £353,642, compared with £284,500 in Larkhill – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Devizes is a flat at £161,823, while in Larkhill it is a semi-detached at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 6% pricier in Larkhill (£340,000 vs £321,208).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestDevizes has a crime rate of 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Larkhill at 49.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Devizes is violent-crime, while in Larkhill 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 Larkhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Devizes. There are 7 schools in Devizes and 2 in Larkhill.
Devizes School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Devizes | Larkhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 348.9 Mbps in Larkhill and 244.3 Mbps in Devizes. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Devizes and 92.8% in Larkhill. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Devizes and 65% in Larkhill.
Larkhill is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (349 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Larkhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Devizes averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Devizes and £1,284 in Larkhill. 60.1% of homes in Devizes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Larkhill.
Larkhill has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Larkhill and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 45.5 in Devizes and 45.4 in Larkhill. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Devizes versus 67.8% in Larkhill. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Devizes and 61% in Larkhill.
| Indicator | Devizes | Larkhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,491 | 3,744 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 35% |
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