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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

PL207JD

Bere Ferrers

PL207EH

St Andrews Close

PL207ET

Station Road

PL198NJ

Mill Hill Lane

PL207DN

Bedford Street

PL207HF

Tamar Close

PL207JS

Station Road

PL207FL

Down View

PL207DL

Bedford Street

PL207HB

Bere Ferrers

PL198JA

Dukes Cottages

PL207LE

Fore Street

PL207LT

Drummond Way

PL207AJ

Drakes Park

PL207JA

Bere Ferrers

PL198FF

Bere Ferrers

PL198HN

Crease Lane

PL207HG

The Down

PL207BE

Cornwall Street

PL207JN

Silver Street

PL207EP

Station Road

PL207BY

Bere Ferrers

PL198NX

Bere Ferrers

PL207DJ

Whitehall Drive

PL198JW

Rumonsleigh Cottages

PL207EX

Bere Ferrers

PL207HS

Bere Ferrers

PL207JQ

Little Park

PL207HJ

Bere Ferrers

PL198NL

Crease Lane

PL198HU

Bere Ferrers

PL207ES

New Road

PL207JH

Valletort Cottages

PL207DH

Park Lane

PL207HL

Bere Ferrers

PL207DD

West View Road

PL207JU

Station Road

PL207AU

Station Road

PL207JG

Fore Street

PL207DF

Bedford Street

PL207JW

Trevethan Park

PL207DW

Alexandra Drive

PL207EY

Tuckermarsh Quay

PL207AB

Fore Street

PL207HH

Bere Ferrers

PL207BQ

Cornwall Street

PL207AT

Station Road

PL207HW

Bere Ferrers

PL207AG

Drakes Park

PL207AD

Fore Street

PL207BB

Pentillie Road

PL198NT

Bere Ferrers

PL207BL

Bere Ferrers

PL207DB

Pilgrim Drive

PL198JD

Bere Ferrers

PL198JE

Kingswood Road

PL207EZ

Bere Ferrers

PL207HD

Sarah Close

PL207BS

Bere Ferrers

PL207DS

Bedford Place

PL207HQ

The Down

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.