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Bridestowe

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About

Bridestowe ward is located in West Devon, covering a rural area with a mix of farmland, woodland, and small settlements. The ward includes the village of Bridestowe, which serves as a focal point, along with surrounding hamlets like Sourton and Lydford. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and open fields, with parts of Dartmoor National Park lying to the south. The area has a quiet, countryside atmosphere, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy.

Transport links include the A386 road, connecting Bridestowe to larger towns like Okehampton and Tavistock. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local facilities such as a primary school, village hall, and a few small businesses. Historic features like Lydford Castle and the Granite Way cycling trail add to the area’s appeal. The population is relatively small, with a mix of long-term residents and newcomers drawn to the rural setting.

Area overview

On average Bridestowe has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bridestowe is £46,655 per year. There are 4 schools in Bridestowe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridestowe Population
3,271
Population density
19.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,156
96.48%
Other White
47
1.44%
Irish
20
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.34%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
0.24%
Total population: 3,271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
729
54.48%
Owns with a mortgage
320
23.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
203
15.17%
Other forms of private rent
54
4.04%
Other social rented
20
1.49%
Total households: 1,338

Property prices in Bridestowe

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Bridestowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,000 up to £1,210,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridestowe 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 Bridestowe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£427,500
Semi-Detached6£277,500
Terraced5£227,000

10 years median price trend in Bridestowe

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

All postcodes in Bridestowe

EX204PQ

Lifton, Lamerton & Bridestowe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.