Magpie Mews Devizes, Wiltshire
9 addresses across 1 postcode (SN10), about 30 m long. USRN 44200579.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £127,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 11.1 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southbroom Surgery, about 380 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £150,000 | £135,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £94,750 | £94,750 | £94,750 |
| 2005 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £81,500 | £81,500 | £81,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £58,950 | £47,950 | £69,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 1996 | 6 | £32,500 | £31,000 | £34,800 |
| 1995 | 3 | £33,500 | £31,500 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2025 | 7 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2025 | 8 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £97,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2023 | 5 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2023 | 1 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2021 | 4 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £127,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jul 2019 | 4 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 May 2019 | 5 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2006 | 4 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £94,750 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 7 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 1 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £81,500 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 1 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £69,950 | |
| 20 Jul 1999 | 7 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £47,950 | |
| 20 May 1998 | 1 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 7 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £34,000 | |
| 19 Jul 1996 | 2 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £33,000 | New build. |
| 26 Apr 1996 | 8 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £34,800 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 4 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1996 | 5 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £31,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jan 1996 | 6 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £32,000 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 1995 | 1 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 8 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £31,500 | |
| 25 Apr 1995 | 7 SN10 1NR | Terraced | £33,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5); owner-occupied (3).
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 (35% of about 830 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: 7.
- 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
- 27, LONG STREET, grade II*
- 1-8, BRIDEWELL STREET, grade II
- 24-26, BRIDEWELL STREET, grade II
- 27, BRIDEWELL STREET, grade II
- 28, BRIDEWELL STREET, grade II
- 29-31, BRIDEWELL STREET, grade II
- Nos 9A, 9B AND 10, BRIDEWELL STREET, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Royal Oak Public House, 43 New Park Street, Devizes: up to 7 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage and Old Dairy, New Park Street, Devizes: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Community Centre, Southbroom School House, Estcourt Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1LW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at the Corner of Northgate Street and New Park Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1JJ: up to 19 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Magistrates Court, Elcombe Gardens, Devizes: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Assize Court, Northgate Street, Devizes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Wadworth Warehouse, Northgate St, Devizes: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 131 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 1NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillworth Road Devizes | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Crooks Lane Urchfont | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury Car Park | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 50.6 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southbroom Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Long Street Dental | 80 m |
| Hospital | Devizes Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Devizes Police Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 38 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 2.5 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quakers' Walk Allotments 1.3 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Conservative Club, a listed building (Grade II*), 40 m. 312 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 41 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| 27, Long Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m |
| 35, 35A and 36, Long Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south-west |
| 33 and 33A, Long Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south-west |
| Devizes Castle | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Battle of Roundway Down 1643 | Registered battlefield | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Crammer | Lake or reservoir | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Belvedere Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Newlands Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Drew's Pond Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Stert Valley | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Etchilhampton Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbroom Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | 160 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 | 350 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 |
| Southbroom St James Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wansdyke School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nursteed Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes & District Conservative Club SN10 1NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| The Happy Cake Fairy SN10 1NW | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Heathcote House Day Nursery SN10 5AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Faye's SN10 1DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Caterlink at Southbroom Infants SN10 5AA | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| The Southgate Inn SN10 5BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Prints, Perks and Presents SN10 1NP | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lamb Inn SN10 1BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| New Bengal Bite SN10 1DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coffeewise SN10 1LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| The Pour House SN10 1BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chapter SN10 1BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zumi Restaurants Ltd TA Mayflower SN10 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Poundland SN10 1AG | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 6 Sep 2022 |
| The Three Crowns SN10 1AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridewell Street (31); On or near Sheep Street (25); On or near Rendells Court (20); On or near Southbroom Road (17); On or near Parking Area (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 1NR: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Bridewell Street · Sutton Place · Long Street · Copings Close · Lansdowne Grove · Lansdowne Road · Hare and Hounds Street · Morris Lane · Sheep Street · Hillworth Road · South View Court · The Ark
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.