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 33 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 £46,656 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
33
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
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
Christian
1,774
54.23%
No religion
1,236
37.79%
Not answered
221
6.76%
Other religion
26
0.79%
Jewish
6
0.18%
Total population: 3,271
Level 4 qualifications or above
917
32.7%
Level 3 (A level)
508
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
418
14.91%
No qualifications
408
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
292
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 2,804
Employed
1,478
52.75%
Retired
911
32.51%
Looking after home or family
131
4.68%
Student
83
2.96%
Other economically inactive
72
2.57%
Total 16+ residents: 2,802
Housing
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
Detached
941
70.22%
Semi-detached
236
17.61%
Terraced
126
9.4%
Other converted building
11
0.82%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
10
0.75%
Total households: 1,340
Property prices in Bridestowe
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Bridestowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,210,000.
