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Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

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About

The Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum, and Yelverton area lies in West Devon, surrounded by the Tamar Valley and Dartmoor National Park. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, wooded valleys, and rivers such as the Tavy and Walkham. Yelverton serves as a local hub with shops and amenities, while Bere Alston and Buckland Monachorum are smaller villages with historic churches and traditional stone cottages. The area is known for its mining heritage, with remnants of old quarries and railways.

Outdoor activities are popular here, with walking and cycling routes along the Drake’s Trail and access to Dartmoor’s tors. The nearby Burrator Reservoir offers fishing and scenic walks. The villages retain a rural feel, with farmland and woodland dominating the surroundings. Transport links include the Tamar Valley Line railway, connecting the area to Plymouth and Gunnislake. The mix of history, nature, and quiet village life makes this part of West Devon distinctive.

Area overview

On average Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton is £45,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton Population
6,543
Population density
128.5 per km²

Demographics

British
6,252
95.57%
Other White
109
1.67%
Irish
36
0.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.37%
Total population: 6,542

Housing

Owns outright
1,427
49.16%
Owns with a mortgage
717
24.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
11.47%
Other social rented
254
8.75%
Other forms of private rent
88
3.03%
Total households: 2,903

Property prices in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£512,500
Flats5£140,000
Semi-Detached17£280,000
Terraced23£240,000

10 years price trend in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

All postcodes in Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207AT

Station Road

PL207BD

Trinity Close

PL207BL

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206EU

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206ES

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206AG

Moor View Terrace

PL206BZ

Yeoland Down

PL206DJ

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206DN

Devon Tors Road

PL206HR

Alley Hill

PL207AW

Johnson Close

PL207LH

Pound Road

PL207LQ

The Village

PL207PH

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207PQ

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207AU

Station Road

PL206BN

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206DE

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206HX

Station Road

PL206HY

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206JA

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207BH

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207DX

Broad Park Road

PL207JH

Fore Street

PL207LP

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207LX

The Village

PL207NE

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207NT

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207PL

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207UE

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206HA

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207BX

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207EW

Pounds Park Road

PL207JJ

Fore Street

PL206HL

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206AT

Southella Road

PL206BS

Westella Road

PL207AA

Stephens Close

PL207BW

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207DB

Pilgrim Drive

PL207FP

Stoke Hill Lane

PL207LU

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207PY

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207UZ

Abbey Close

PL206BW

Green Lane

PL206EL

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206JD

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207DP

Broad Park Road

PL207EN

Chestnut Close

PL207HE

Tamar Close

PL207NQ

Hillside Close

PL206HB

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206BA

Dousland Road

PL206BB

Dousland Road

PL206ET

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206HW

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207BU

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207DT

Broad Park Road

PL207ES

New Road

PL207FG

Abbey Meadow

PL207HS

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207JP

Station Road

PL207JX

Station Road

PL207JZ

Hensbury Lane

PL207NY

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207PA

The Crescent

PL207HA

Harewood Road

PL207JR

Station Road

PL206HN

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL206EZ

Bere Alston, Buckland Monachorum & Yelverton

PL207AX

Bedford Street

PL207PS

The Crescent

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.