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Bere Ferrers

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 in Bere Ferrers area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bere Ferrers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£435,000
Flats1£140,000
Semi-Detached11£261,000
Terraced10£218,750

10 years median price trend in Bere Ferrers

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bere Ferrers.

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: 16/05/2026.