Devizes vs Marlborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Devizes is about 31% cheaper on average. Devizes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Marlborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Devizes
£353,642
Marlborough
£516,262
Crime Rate
Devizes
48.8
Marlborough
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Devizes
80.0%
Marlborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Devizes
244.3
Marlborough
201.6
EPC Rating
Devizes
69.2
Marlborough
70.3
Median Income
Devizes
£29,209
Marlborough
£32,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Devizes is £353,642, which is 31% less than Marlborough at £516,262. The most affordable entry point in Devizes is a flat at £161,823, while in Marlborough it is a flat at £220,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Marlborough (£393,917 vs £264,674).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Devizes prices grew faster — 25% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Devizes (48.8 per 1,000) compared to Marlborough (48.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Devizes is violent-crime, while in Marlborough 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 WestMarlborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Devizes. Devizes has 7 schools in total, while Marlborough has 2.
Devizes School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marlborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Devizes | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Devizes offers faster average downloads at 244.3 Mbps, compared to 201.6 Mbps in Marlborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Devizes and 82.5% in Marlborough. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Devizes and 31.6% in Marlborough.
Devizes is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (244 vs 202 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Marlborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Devizes. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Devizes and £1,232 in Marlborough. 60.1% of homes in Devizes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Marlborough.
Marlborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,949.3 in Marlborough and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 45.5 in Devizes and 43.6 in Marlborough. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Devizes and 62.1% in Marlborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Devizes versus 66% in Marlborough.
| Indicator | Devizes | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,491 | 8,829 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £32,949.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 33% |
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