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Bere Ferrers

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 38 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bere Ferrers Population

3,671

Population density

75.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.16(-39%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.27(-4%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.9(-68%)

Other theft

3.81(-32%)

Burglary

2.45(-10%)

South West average

Demographics

British

3,546

96.62%

Other White

1.39%

Irish

0.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.35%

Other

0.27%

Total population: 3,670

Economics

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

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

2.81%

Total households: 1,638

Property prices in Bere Ferrers

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Bere Ferrers area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£356,500	£236,200	£302,500	£483,563	£716,750
Flats	1	£140,000	£140,000	£140,000	£140,000	£140,000
Semi-Detached	10	£266,000	£225,600	£238,750	£345,000	£608,500
Terraced	10	£218,750	£156,750	£165,500	£255,000	£340,750

10 years median price trend in Bere Ferrers

All postcodes in Bere Ferrers

PL198JE

Kingswood Road

PL207AL

Drakes Park

PL207EP

Station Road

PL207JQ

Little Park

PL207JS

Station Road

PL207EE

Bere Ferrers

PL207EL

Station Road

PL207HF

Tamar Close

PL198HP

Callington Road

PL198PD

Wheal Maria

PL207AG

Drakes Park

PL207AH

Broad Park Road

PL207BG

Cornwall Street

PL207HH

Bere Ferrers

PL207HT

Bere Ferrers

PL207LA

Hensbury Lane

PL198NY

Bere Ferrers

PL207JF

Ley Lane

PL207AN

Drakes Park

PL207JD

Bere Ferrers

PL207JY

Fore Street

PL198JN

Bere Ferrers

PL207AQ

Drakes Park

PL207LD

Hensbury Lane

PL198NW

Mill Hill

PL198JQ

Bere Ferrers

PL207BS

Bere Ferrers

PL207DA

Mayflower Close

PL207NS

Bere Ferrers

PL198HT

Lumburn Cottages

PL207BL

Bere Ferrers

PL207AT

Station Road

PL207BD

Trinity Close

PL198JD

Bere Ferrers

PL198NN

Bere Ferrers

PL207AW

Lockeridge Road

PL198HX

Bere Ferrers

PL207AU

Station Road

PL207DX

Broad Park Road

PL207JH

Valletort Cottages

PL207BH

The Square

PL198HS

Callington Road

PL207BX

Cotts

PL207EW

Pounds Park Road

PL207JJ

Fore Street

PL207AA

Fore Street

PL207DB

Pilgrim Drive

PL207BW

Bere Ferrers

PL207DP

Broad Park Road

PL207EN

Station Road

PL207HE

Underways

PL207BU

Bere Ferrers

PL207DT

Broad Park Road

PL207ES

New Road

PL207HS

Bere Ferrers

PL207JP

Merton Villas

PL207JX

Station Road

PL207JZ

Shutecombe Terrace

PL207HA

Harewood Road

PL207JR

Station Road

PL207AX

Bedford Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Bere Ferrers

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