Castle Lane Devizes, Wiltshire
23 addresses across 4 postcodes (SN10), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18501045.
6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £330,000 across 1 sale. 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 10.8 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Hillworth Park, is about 420 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 126 to 129 m above sea level. 3 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is St. James Surgery, about 460 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 370 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £298,500 | £112,000 | £485,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £187,500 | £187,500 | £187,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £48,500 | £48,500 | £48,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2017 | BAILEY HOUSE SN10 1HJ | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2014 | 10 SN10 1HJ | Other | £120,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Feb 2014 | THE BEECHES SN10 1HQ | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2014 | 10 SN10 1HJ | Flat or maisonette | £112,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2010 | 4 SN10 1HJ | Terraced | £187,500 | |
| 22 Nov 1995 | 4 SN10 1HJ | Terraced | £48,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 1991-1995 (2); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (41% of about 1,240 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, DEVIZES (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 10.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 39, ST JOHN'S STREET, grade II*
- BARFORD HOUSE, grade II*
- Former National Westminster Old Bank, grade II*
- THE BEAR HOTEL, grade II*
- 36, ST JOHN'S STREET, grade II
- 37 AND 38, ST JOHN'S STREET, grade II
- 40, ST JOHN'S STREET, grade II
- BARCLAYS BANK, grade II
- HSBC BANK, grade II
- THE CORN EXCHANGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Land at the Corner of Northgate Street and New Park Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1JJ: up to 19 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Royal Oak Public House, 43 New Park Street, Devizes: up to 7 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Magistrates Court, Elcombe Gardens, Devizes: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Garage and Old Dairy, New Park Street, Devizes: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Assize Court, Northgate Street, Devizes, permissioned (350 m)
- Wadworth Warehouse, Northgate St, Devizes: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- St. Peters School, Bath Road, Devizes: up to 26 homes, permissioned (640 m)
- St Peter's Nursery Bath Road Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2AP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (700 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 1HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN10 1BL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN10 1HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN10 1HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 126 m and 129 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 1BL | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| SN10 1HJ | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
| SN10 1HL | 89% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| SN10 1HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km |
| Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Station Road Top Devizes | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Crooks Lane Urchfont | 6.0 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Sainsbury Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 50.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St. James Surgery | 460 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Devizes Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Market Dental Practice | 110 m |
| Hospital | Devizes Hospital | 370 m |
| Police station | Devizes Police Station | 270 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Cashpoint® 38 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Hillworth Park 2.0 ha | 420 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 510 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 560 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 820 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Quakers' Walk Allotments 1.3 ha | 510 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Bear Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 317 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 6 of them Grade I and 42 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Bear Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Former National Westminster Old Bank | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m east |
| 39, St John's Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m east |
| Barford House | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south-east |
| Devizes Castle | Scheduled monument | 160 m south-west |
| Battle of Roundway Down 1643 | Registered battlefield | 3.9 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Wood | Wood | 600 m north |
| The Crammer | Lake or reservoir | 650 m east |
| Newlands Wood | Wood | 760 m north-east |
| Drew's Pond Wood | Wood | 1.6 km south |
| Stert Valley | Valley | 3.0 km south-east |
| Etchilhampton Hill | Hill | 3.2 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 23 |
3 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m | No published inspection |
| Southbroom Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | 530 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Devizes School | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Southbroom St James Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Wansdyke School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nursteed Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quercus Bistro at The Peppermill | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| The Pelican Inn SN10 1HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Greggs Sandwiches SN10 1JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Little Bakehouse Ltd SN10 1AR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2022 |
| At table 31 | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Jack Spratt SN10 1AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Brittox News SN10 1AR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Feb 2025 |
| The Market Plaice SN10 1HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Premier SN10 1HT | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Biddles Cafe SN10 1JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2025 |
| The Healthy Life Company SN10 1AR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Condado Lounge SN10 1JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Chapter SN10 1BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pour House SN10 1BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zumi Restaurants Ltd TA Mayflower SN10 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 |
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (111); On or near Maryport Street (57); On or near Wine Street (54); On or near The Old Brewery (37); On or near Snuff Street (28).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SN10 1HJ: 20 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- SN10 1BL: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- SN10 1HL: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- SN10 1HQ: 1 address
Nearby streets
Castle Road · Wine Street · St Johns Street · Little Brittox · The Market Place · Long Street · Long Street · St Johns Street · Northgate Street · Great Western Close · St Johns Court · St Johns Churchyard
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.