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About

Chittlehampton ward encompasses a rural expanse in the fertile valley of the River Taw, characterised by scattered farmsteads and the historic village of Chittlehampton itself. The area is primarily agricultural, with a landscape of rolling fields and wooded valleys typical of North Devon. The ward includes the smaller settlements of Filleigh and Umberleigh, the latter situated along the railway line that provides a transport link through the region.

The parish church in Chittlehampton village, dedicated to St. Hieritha, is a prominent 15th-century landmark with a tall tower visible across the countryside. Local activity centres on farming and the community facilities within the village, including the school and village hall. The area is crossed by several walking routes, including the Tarka Trail, which follows the course of the old railway along the river valley.

Area overview

On average Chittlehampton has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chittlehampton is £46,171 per year. There are 3 schools in Chittlehampton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chittlehampton is home to around 2,338 people, with a population density of about 23.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chittlehampton Population
2,338
Population density
23.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.37(-18%)
Other theft
5.13(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-28%)
Public order
2.57(-61%)
Burglary
2.57(-8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,260
96.66%
Other White
24
1.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.6%
Irish
6
0.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.26%
Total population: 2,338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
638
32.19%
Level 3 (A level)
327
16.5%
No qualifications
302
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
302
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
236
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 1,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
499
50.81%
Owns with a mortgage
232
23.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
148
15.07%
Other forms of private rent
58
5.91%
Other social rented
33
3.36%
Total households: 982

Property prices in Chittlehampton

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £550K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Chittlehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £939,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chittlehampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£462,500£363
Semi-Detached6£232,500£242
Terraced1£195,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chittlehampton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chittlehampton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368,750£210,000£245,000
2017£352,500£229,950£217,500
2018£402,500£196,000£206,500
2019£385,000£237,500£181,250
2020£437,500£275,000£219,750
2021£510,000£276,500£229,950
2022£500,000£352,500£263,000
2023£420,000£275,000£220,000
2024£630,000£300,000£261,000
2025£465,000£247,500£222,000
2026£505,000£230,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chittlehampton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chittlehampton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£175£250
2017£264£230£188
2018£254£232£222
2019£224£229£222
2020£297£202£238
2021£278£294£297
2022£293£334£262
2023£354£324£245
2024£339£304£259
2025£347£274
2026£396£215£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chittlehampton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Chittlehampton

Is Chittlehampton safe?

Chittlehampton records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chittlehampton?

The median sale price in Chittlehampton is £420,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chittlehampton?

Chittlehampton has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chittlehampton?

Chittlehampton scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chittlehampton sits around rank 13,715 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chittlehampton?

The average household income in Chittlehampton is around £46,171 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chittlehampton?

Chittlehampton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Susan Mavis Whitehead (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Chittlehampton

EX379AH

Chittlehampton

EX379AD

Taw View

EX379TL

Chittlehampton

EX379RD

Chittlehampton

EX379FB

Bonds Farm Meadow

EX379QL

East Street

EX320RH

Chittlehampton

EX379EQ

Chittlehampton

EX379HA

Head Hill

EX379RU

Haven Cottages

EX320RS

Studd Drive

EX379PU

Townsend Cottages

EX379RH

Breakneck Hill

EX379TW

Chittlehampton

EX379QJ

East Street

EX379DD

Park Lane

EX379HE

Snydles Lane

EX379PB

Cockram's Lane

EX379TE

Meethe Hill

EX379PZ

Deptford Hill

EX379PR

Rackmead

EX320RQ

Chittlehampton

EX379HZ

Chittlehampton

EX379TF

Chittlehampton

EX320RN

Filleigh Mill New Road

EX379PS

Rackmead Terrace

EX379DJ

The Villas

EX379QA

The Square

EX379AL

Chittlehampton

EX379NS

Chittlehampton

EX379DY

Pound Lane End

EX379SP

Tongue Lake Lane

EX379HB

Whitmore Lane

EX379RX

Chittlehampton

EX379AF

Chittlehampton

EX320RF

Park Lane

EX379DF

Firebeacon Lane

EX320RT

Barton Close

EX320RL

Clatworthy Lane

EX379RG

Hillhead Cottages

EX379QR

Chittlehampton

EX379HY

Tray Lane

EX379DN

Chittlehampton

EX379AR

Millwood Terrace

EX379QP

Chittlehampton

EX379DG

Chittlehampton

EX379RT

Chittlehampton

EX379RL

Furze Cottages

EX379DX

Pound Lane End

EX364LQ

Chittlehampton

EX379SE

Cobbaton

EX379RB

Chittlehampton

EX379TA

Chittlehampton

EX379PF

Chittlehampton

EX379QT

Chittlehampton

EX379EY

Spittle Lane

EX379AA

Chittlehampton

EX320RU

Church Cottages

EX379TP

Huxford Lane

EX379SA

Chittlehampton

EX320RP

Chittlehampton

EX379TS

Huxford Lane

EX379SR

Nymet Villas

EX379HU

The Old Saw Mills

EX379BH

North Road

EX379RA

Chittlehampton

EX379AS

Chittlehampton

EX320RZ

Albert Villas

EX363RE

Chittlehampton

EX379SB

Cobbaton

EX320RX

Long Walk Drive

EX379RZ

Cobbaton

EX379HR

Chittlehampton

EX379FE

Chittlehampton

EX379DW

Chittlehampton

EX379AJ

Chittlehampton

EX320RW

Long Walk Drive

EX379PY

The Croft

EX379QE

Abbots Meadow

EX320RG

Chittlehampton

EX379JA

Easter Hill

EX379DU

Ford Cottages

EX379PQ

Park Lane

EX320RE

Station Road

EX379QS

Chittlehampton

EX320RR

Long Walk Drive

EX379HD

Whitmore Lane

EX379PA

Taw View

EX379HP

Chittlehampton

EX320FH

Fortescue Drive

EX379QW

The Square

EX379NT

Chittlehampton

EX320SZ

Studd Drive

EX379AE

Chittlehampton

EX379TU

Great Field Lane

EX379QN

High Street

EX320SD

Rectory Close

EX379HN

Chittlehampton

EX379AQ

Chittlehampton

EX379TR

Chittlehampton

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.