Devizes vs Lyneham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Devizes offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. Devizes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lyneham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Devizes
£353,642
Lyneham
£709,971
Crime Rate
Devizes
48.8
Lyneham
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Devizes
80.0%
Lyneham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Devizes
244.3
Lyneham
340.4
EPC Rating
Devizes
69.2
Lyneham
69.2
Median Income
Devizes
£29,209
Lyneham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Devizes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £353,642 versus £709,971 in Lyneham. The most affordable entry point in Devizes is a flat at £161,823, while in Lyneham it is a flat at £159,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Devizes (£511,049 vs £406,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lyneham prices grew faster — 229% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Devizes (48.8 per 1,000) compared to Lyneham (48.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Devizes is violent-crime, while in Lyneham 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 Lyneham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Devizes.
Devizes School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lyneham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Devizes | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lyneham enjoy 340.4 Mbps on average, while Devizes lags behind at 244.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Devizes and 91.8% in Lyneham. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Devizes and 62% in Lyneham.
Lyneham is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (340 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Devizes is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Lyneham's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Devizes and £1,297 in Lyneham. 60.1% of homes in Devizes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Lyneham.
Devizes has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Devizes has a population of 19,491 while Lyneham has 4,645. Median household income is £29,209 in Devizes and £29,209 in Lyneham. The median age is 45.5 in Devizes and 45.5 in Lyneham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Devizes and 60.2% in Lyneham.
| Indicator | Devizes | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,491 | 4,645 |
| 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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