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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 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. The median sale price in Bere Ferrers is £278,500 (around £274 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £216,250 and £373,000. 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: £278,500
Price per sq ft: £274
Sales (last 12 months): 46
Typical range (middle 50%): £216K – £373K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £278,500 (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
Detached19£435,000£315
Semi-Detached12£260,500£247
Terraced15£203,000£251

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£218,750
2026£415,000£197,000£210,275
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£193
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£274
2026£315£208£247
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Devon district.

Band A£1,804
Band B£2,104
Band C£2,405
Band D£2,705
Band E£3,307
Band F£3,908
Band G£4,509
Band H£5,411

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bere Ferrers ward.

Local councillors

Angela Blackman

Bere Ferrers - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Isabel Angela Saxby

Bere Ferrers - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party