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About

Bridestowe ward is located in the northern part of West Devon, bordering Dartmoor National Park. The area is primarily rural, characterised by farmland, wooded valleys, and the upper reaches of the River Lyd. Settlements are small and dispersed, with the largest being the village of Bridestowe itself. The local economy has historical ties to agriculture and forestry, with a landscape shaped by these traditional industries.

The ward's geography is defined by the western edges of Dartmoor, with granite tors visible on the higher ground. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Sourton Tors and the nearby section of the A30, a major route crossing the moor. The area includes parts of the Dartmoor Way walking route, connecting it to the wider moorland landscape. Community life centres on the villages and surrounding hamlets within this sparsely populated region.

Area overview

On average Bridestowe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 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 per household in Bridestowe is £51,241 per year. There are 4 schools in Bridestowe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bridestowe is home to around 3,271 people, with a population density of about 19.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridestowe Population
3,271
Population density
19.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.74(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.98(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.17(+41%)
Other theft
8.56(+52%)
Vehicle crime
6.11(+110%)
South West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 in Bridestowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,000 up to £862,500.

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
Detached18£411,250
Semi-Detached6£277,500
Terraced3£220,000

10 years median price trend in Bridestowe

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

All postcodes in Bridestowe

EX204BE

Shellaford Cottages

EX204NG

Bridestowe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.