Devizes vs Pewsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Devizes wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Devizes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Devizes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Devizes
£353,642
Pewsey
£463,194
Crime Rate
Devizes
48.8
Pewsey
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Devizes
80.0%
Pewsey
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Devizes
244.3
Pewsey
158.2
EPC Rating
Devizes
69.2
Pewsey
69.2
Median Income
Devizes
£29,209
Pewsey
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £353,642, Devizes undercuts Pewsey (£463,194) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Devizes is a flat at £161,823, while in Pewsey it is a flat at £190,477.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Pewsey (£650,993 vs £511,049).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Devizes prices grew faster — 25% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Devizes experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 49.3 per 1,000 in Pewsey. The most common crime category in Devizes is violent-crime, while in Pewsey 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 WestOf the 7 schools in Devizes, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Pewsey, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Devizes School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pewsey School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Devizes | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Devizes averages 244.3 Mbps – ahead of Pewsey's 158.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Devizes and 85.3% in Pewsey. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Devizes and 20.8% in Pewsey.
Devizes is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (244 vs 158 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Devizes, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Pewsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Devizes and £1,297 in Pewsey. 60.1% of homes in Devizes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pewsey.
Devizes has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,209 in Devizes and £29,209 in Pewsey. The median age is 45.5 in Devizes and 45.5 in Pewsey. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Devizes and 60.2% in Pewsey. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Devizes versus 66.8% in Pewsey. Devizes has a population of 19,491 and Pewsey has 3,553.
| Indicator | Devizes | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,491 | 3,553 |
| 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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