North Arakan Road Devizes, Wiltshire
19 addresses across 3 postcodes (SN10), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18503562.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £52,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- 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 C; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 12.2 km (7.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 132 to 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. James Surgery, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £145,750 | £145,750 | £145,750 |
| 2019 | 4 | £98,000 | £92,250 | £110,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 22 SN10 2RB | Flat or maisonette | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2024 | 2 SN10 2RB | Terraced | £145,750 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 28 SN10 2RB | Terraced | £92,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2019 | 3 SN10 2RB | Terraced | £110,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Jan 2019 | 1 SN10 2RB | Terraced | £103,750 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 9 Jan 2019 | 32 SN10 2RB | Terraced | £92,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2017 (12).
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 C (29% of about 650 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Land off Hambleton Avenue, Devizes, permissioned (50 m)
- Whole of Garden Trading Est, Devizes: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Cedar House London Road Devizes SN10 2DU: up to 7 homes, permissioned (860 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 21 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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 3 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 2RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 21 | possible |
| SN10 2SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| SN10 2RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 132 m and 135 m above sea level (133 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 2RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN10 2RT | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| SN10 2SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Pewsey 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prince Maurice Court Marina Meadows | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Crooks Lane Urchfont | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 51.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St. James Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Morrisons Pharmacy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ferndale | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Devizes Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 38 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8.0 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anzio Road Play Area 380 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4.8 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roundway Hill Farm round barrows, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roundway Hill Farm round barrows | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Two bowl barrows in Roundway Hill Covert | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Battle of Roundway Down 1643 | Registered battlefield | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lay Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Home Covert | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| The Crammer | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Roundway Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Stert Valley | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 19 |
5 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nursteed Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Devizes School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan's Kitchen SN10 2HJ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Devizes Kebab SN10 2EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Avebury House Nursing Home SN10 2UB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| The Hourglass SN10 2RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Veloura by Viktoriia SN10 2EZ | Manufacturers/packers | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wessex Rose Hotel Boat | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| @The Marina SN10 2RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (12); On or near Lochem Road (11); On or near North Arakan Road (5); On or near Rupert Close (3); On or near Beechwood Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 13% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 2RB: 16 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- SN10 2SD: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- SN10 2RT: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hambleton Avenue · Anzio Road · Franklyn Road · Davies Drive · Anzio Road · Hopton Road · Horton Avenue · Richmond Close · Beechwood Close · Canal Way · Rupert Close · Cygnet Close
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.