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Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

England / South West / Mid Devon / Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

About

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford are rural villages in Mid Devon, situated between Dartmoor and Exmoor. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and the River Yeo, which flows through Lapford. The villages are connected by the A377, a key route linking Exeter to Barnstaple. Local landmarks include Lapford’s historic railway station and Yeoford’s 13th-century church.

The economy is primarily agricultural, with dairy and livestock farming dominating the landscape. Bow has a small industrial estate, while Lapford and Yeoford retain traditional village features like pubs and community halls. The Tarka Line runs through the area, providing rail links to Exeter and North Devon. The countryside offers walking and cycling routes, including the Devonshire Heartland Way.

Area overview

On average Bow, Lapford & Yeoford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bow, Lapford & Yeoford is £43,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Bow, Lapford & Yeoford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford Population
6,500
Population density
39.6 per km²

Demographics

British
6,244
96.09%
Other White
108
1.66%
Irish
26
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,498

Housing

Owns outright
1,314
48.36%
Owns with a mortgage
781
28.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
11.56%
Social rents from council
157
5.78%
Other forms of private rent
83
3.05%
Total households: 2,717

Property prices in Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Bow, Lapford & Yeoford area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£438,000
Semi-Detached12£305,000
Terraced12£234,000

10 years price trend in Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

All postcodes in Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187RY

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187RX

Little Meadows

EX175BZ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX175HG

Ford Hill

EX176AX

Barton Lane

EX176EA

Barn Hill

EX176JA

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176JR

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176NE

Cobley Lane

EX176PP

Church Close

EX187SA

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187HW

Carpenter's Lane

EX187HY

Burridge Lane

EX187LF

Carpenter's Lane

EX66HN

Southcombe Hill

EX175DG

Blackpool Road

EX175HF

Ford Hill

EX176NB

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187SB

Abbotsham Lane

EX187EH

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187HB

Belle Vue

EX187JU

Chawleigh Week Hill

EX187RN

Kennydown Lane

EX187RW

Rashleigh Lane

EX175HD

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176BQ

Birch Lane

EX176BW

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176BX

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176BY

Iter Court

EX176JG

St Martin's Close

EX176QB

Prospect Way

EX187ES

Chawleigh Hill

EX187HA

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187JX

Rashleigh Lane

EX175JW

Lower Coombe Lane

EX176AS

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176DP

Gissage Hill

EX176DQ

Gissage Hill

EX176EB

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176LD

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176LT

Bow Mill Lane

EX176LW

Burrow Lane

EX176PT

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187HL

Blackwalls Lane

EX187QT

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX175FA

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX175LJ

Union Hill

EX175LW

Barn Hill

EX176LA

Hampson Lane

EX187EP

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX66JD

Crosshill Lane

EX66PZ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176FH

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176HJ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX175BR

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX175EZ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176AH

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176EY

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176EZ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176HN

Junction Road

EX176JZ

Hobbs Way

EX187AT

Belle Vue

EX187QU

Wembworthy Down Lane

EX187RB

Kitchadon Road

EX66JA

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX66JW

Woodpecker Way

EX66LJ

Fursdon Lane

EX175JP

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX175AD

Spestos Lane

EX175DH

Butsford Lane

EX176LP

Sanders Road

EX175EY

Woodland Hill

EX175JS

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176EW

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176DX

Barn Hill

EX176DY

Union Hill

EX176EG

Churchill Gardens

EX176HQ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176HS

Station Road

EX176LS

Collatons Walk

EX176PW

Pope's Lane

EX176TA

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187DN

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187QW

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX66NN

Hask Lane

EX175AT

Bowbeer Lane

EX175JL

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176AP

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176AQ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176AW

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX176FG

Bow Mill Lane

EX187EZ

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187HE

Butts Close

EX187JE

Belle Vue

EX187QX

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX66JB

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX175LP

Down Hill

EX176HR

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187EX

Bow, Lapford & Yeoford

EX187HH

Blackwalls Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.