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About

Burrator ward encompasses a significant portion of the rugged western fringe of Dartmoor National Park. The landscape is dominated by open moorland, granite tors, and the large reservoir that gives the area its name. Settlements are small and scattered, primarily consisting of villages like Meavy and Sheepstor, which are focal points for the local community.

The area is defined by water management and historic rural industry. Burrator Reservoir, constructed in the late 19th century, supplies Plymouth and creates a focal point for recreation. Remains of old tin mining works and quarries are found across the moor, speaking to the area's industrial past. The remote quality of the high moor attracts walkers and cyclists exploring the tors and valleys.

Area overview

On average Burrator has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burrator is £50,915 per year. There are 3 schools in Burrator: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Burrator is home to around 3,623 people, with a population density of about 57.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burrator Population
3,623
Population density
57.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.6(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.07(-59%)
Other theft
3.86(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.21(-66%)
Public order
1.38(-79%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,490
96.25%
Other White
46
1.27%
Irish
27
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.28%
Total population: 3,626

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,137
36.92%
Level 3 (A level)
495
16.07%
No qualifications
454
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
393
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
283
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 3,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
812
50.66%
Owns with a mortgage
428
26.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
144
8.98%
Other social rented
132
8.23%
Social rents from council
45
2.81%
Total households: 1,603

Property prices in Burrator

Median price£397,500
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £590K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £289 per square foot) in Burrator area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burrator over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£487,500£317
Semi-Detached8£247,500£289
Terraced4£192,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burrator

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burrator.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£174,950£175,000
2017£321,750£208,000£173,750
2018£365,000£207,475£196,500
2019£332,500£247,500£155,000
2020£347,500£246,750£204,000
2021£400,000£245,000£195,000
2022£421,000£211,000£212,500
2023£387,500£273,000£190,000
2024£415,000£240,000£234,000
2025£470,000£240,000£199,975
2026£582,500£231,250£216,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burrator.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burrator.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£201£199
2017£245£210£193
2018£279£201£243
2019£287£236£223
2020£262£243£240
2021£286£250£273
2022£309£283£302
2023£328£273£264
2024£312£296£290
2025£321£293£225
2026£284£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burrator.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burrator in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.