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Chittlehampton

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
6/10
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
26.52(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.56(-15%)
Other theft
4.7(-17%)
Burglary
3.85(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.99(-80%)
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%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
302
15.24%
No qualifications
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

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Chittlehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chittlehampton 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 Chittlehampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£550,000
Semi-Detached7£295,000
Terraced1£222,000

10 years median price trend in Chittlehampton

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

Data Sources

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