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About

Bere Ferrers ward covers a largely rural expanse on the western bank of the River Tavy, characterised by a network of small villages, hamlets, and working farmland. The area's geography is defined by the river's estuary and its creeks, which create a landscape of wooded valleys and tidal inlets. Settlement is dispersed, with the primary centres being the villages of Bere Ferrers and Bere Alston, which historically developed around local mining and agriculture.

The ward's history is closely tied to the Tamar Valley mining district, with its legacy visible in the local architecture and landscape. A notable feature is the Bere Ferrers railway station, which uniquely serves a request-stop halt for the nearby community of Weir Quay, accessible only via a footpath. This reflects the area's quiet, connected-yet-remote character, where transport links follow historic routes through the parish's distinct topography.

Area overview

On average Bere Ferrers has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bere Ferrers is £52,798 per year. There are 2 schools in Bere Ferrers: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bere Ferrers is home to around 3,671 people, with a population density of about 75.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bere Ferrers Population
3,671
Population density
75.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.7(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.54(-45%)
Other theft
3(-47%)
Public order
2.45(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,546
96.62%
Other White
51
1.39%
Irish
15
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.27%
Total population: 3,670

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,046
33.19%
Level 3 (A level)
502
15.93%
No qualifications
492
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
450
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
332
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 3,152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
781
47.68%
Owns with a mortgage
408
24.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
218
13.31%
Other social rented
128
7.81%
Other forms of private rent
46
2.81%
Total households: 1,638

Property prices in Bere Ferrers

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £365K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Bere Ferrers area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bere Ferrers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£435,000£312
Semi-Detached13£265,000£247
Terraced15£203,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bere Ferrers

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bere Ferrers.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£351,000£163,500£165,000
2017£290,000£179,750£176,500
2018£310,000£187,500£182,475
2019£269,000£192,475£160,000
2020£317,500£177,000£169,750
2021£400,000£195,000£180,000
2022£375,000£255,000£200,000
2023£425,000£249,975£225,500
2024£382,500£240,000£210,000
2025£435,000£260,500£200,000
2026£415,000£280,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bere Ferrers.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bere Ferrers.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£232£194
2017£224£241£198
2018£242£235£222
2019£255£259£191
2020£261£282£206
2021£310£247£218
2022£310£342£256
2023£335£313£286
2024£326£290£271
2025£265£248£253
2026£310£155£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bere Ferrers.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bere Ferrers in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bere Ferrers

Is Bere Ferrers safe?

Bere Ferrers records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bere Ferrers?

The median sale price in Bere Ferrers is £265,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bere Ferrers?

Bere Ferrers has 2 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bere Ferrers?

Bere Ferrers scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bere Ferrers sits around rank 15,384 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bere Ferrers?

The average household income in Bere Ferrers is around £52,798 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bere Ferrers?

Bere Ferrers is represented by 2 elected councillors: Angela Blackman (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Isabel Angela Saxby (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Bere Ferrers

PL207ER

Railway Cottages

PL207BP

Bere Ferrers

PL198HZ

Bere Ferrers

PL207BJ

Pentillie Road

PL207JE

Hole Road

PL207DZ

Bere Ferrers

PL198HT

Lumburn Cottages

PL198PD

Wheal Maria

PL207DA

Mayflower Close

PL207EB

Hensbury Lane

PL207BA

Johnson Close

PL207DR

Bedford Villas

PL207AS

Lockeridge Road

PL207AR

Maynard Park

PL207BZ

Marythorne Road

PL207BN

Bere Ferrers

PL198JJ

Bere Ferrers

PL207AP

Lockeridge Road

PL207DY

Drakes Park

PL207EJ

Station Road

PL207HN

Bere Ferrers

PL198HY

Callington Road

PL207HT

Bere Ferrers

PL207BG

Cornwall Street

PL207AH

Broad Park Road

PL198HS

Callington Road

PL207AN

Drakes Park

PL198PF

Bere Ferrers

PL207DX

Broad Park Road

PL207EL

Station Road

PL207EN

Station Road

PL198JB

Bere Ferrers

PL198JF

Bere Ferrers

PL207EW

Pounds Park Road

PL207LA

Hensbury Lane

PL207AX

Bedford Street

PL207AW

Lockeridge Road

PL207LB

Hensbury Lane

PL207HR

Bere Ferrers

PL207BD

Trinity Close

PL198PB

Rock View

PL207AE

Edgcumbe Terrace

PL198NN

Bere Ferrers

PL207AQ

Drakes Park

PL207BT

Gullytown Cottages

PL207EF

Broad Park Road

PL207DG

Bedford Street

PL198NY

Bere Ferrers

PL198JL

Bere Ferrers

PL198JQ

Bere Ferrers

PL198JG

Gulworthy Cottages

PL207DU

Broad Park Road

PL207AZ

Sherrell Park

PL207FE

Pentillie View

PL207JY

Fore Street

PL198HW

Crease Lane

PL207ED

Chulmland Cottages

PL207JT

Station Road

PL207HA

Harewood Road

PL207BH

The Square

PL207JL

Fore Street

PL207EU

New Road

PL207AY

Pounds Park Road

PL207HU

Pilgrim Drive

PL207DT

Broad Park Road

PL198NU

Bere Ferrers

PL207JJ

Fore Street

PL207AL

Drakes Park

PL198PA

Bere Ferrers

PL207JF

Ley Lane

PL207DQ

Bedford Park

PL207JX

Station Road

PL207HE

Underways

PL198NZ

Wheal Josiah Cottages

PL207BX

Cotts

PL207JZ

Shutecombe Terrace

PL198HR

Callington Road

PL198JH

Bere Ferrers

PL207NS

Bere Ferrers

PL207EE

Bere Ferrers

PL198NW

Mill Hill

PL207FF

Pentillie Close

PL207LD

Hensbury Lane

PL207DE

Chapel Street

PL207JB

Bere Ferrers

PL207AA

Fore Street

PL207EG

Drakes Park

PL207BU

Bere Ferrers

PL198PE

Bere Ferrers

PL207JR

Station Road

PL207EA

Woolacombe Road

PL207JP

Merton Villas

PL198JN

Bere Ferrers

PL207FJ

Woolacombe Road

PL198HX

Bere Ferrers

PL207BW

Bere Ferrers

PL207HP

Bere Ferrers

PL198HP

Callington Road

PL207DP

Broad Park Road

PL207AF

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.