Lawrence Close Devizes, Wiltshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN10), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18501086.
8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale. 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, 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 E; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 13% to 18% of premises. The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 11.7 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Hillworth Park (2.0 hectares) is about 640 m away. The nearest GP surgery is Southbroom Surgery, about 1.0 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £331,250 | £307,500 | £355,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £268,000 | £268,000 | £268,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £260,000 | £250,000 | £270,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £239,995 | £239,995 | £239,995 |
| 1995 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2024 | 11 SN10 5BD | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 10 SN10 5BD | Detached | £307,500 | |
| 2 Jul 2015 | 7 SN10 5BD | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2013 | 1 SN10 5BD | Detached | £268,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2009 | 11 SN10 5BD | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2009 | 10 SN10 5BD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 5 SN10 5BD | Detached | £239,995 | |
| 14 Sep 1995 | 11 SN10 5BD | Detached | £78,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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 E (24% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Stonebridge House, Nursteed Road, Devizes: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (720 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 3 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 5BD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| SN10 5BP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 5BD | 100% | 18% | 18% | 0% |
| SN10 5BP | 100% | 13% | 13% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m, 26 within 800 m; nearest Wick Lane Devizes | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Crooks Lane Urchfont | 4.9 km |
| Car parks | Sainsbury Car Park | 1.1 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 50.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Southbroom Surgery | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 1.1 km |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Wiltshire & Swindon Ooh | 570 m |
| Hospital | Sulis Hospital Bath (Devizes) | 500 m |
| Police station | Devizes Police Station | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 38 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,520 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Hillworth Park 2.0 ha | 640 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 820 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wansdyke School | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | 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 |
| Southbroom St James Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 550 m | No published inspection |
| Southbroom Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | 730 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 | 850 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 |
| Nursteed Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes Town Football & Social Club SN10 3DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Downlands School SN10 5EF | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Bradbury Manor SN10 3AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sarum Drive (6); On or near Byron Road (3); On or near Radnor Close (3); On or near Lawrence Close (2); On or near Woodford Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Addington Close · Pans Lane · Wick Lane · Green Lane · Walden Lodge Close · Greenfield Road · Radnor Close · Sarum Drive · Longfields Walk · Woodford Close · Byron Road · Eyles Road
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.
- Anything about planning applications, noise or air quality yet.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.