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Dartmouth & East Dart

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About

Dartmouth & East Dart ward encompasses the historic port town of Dartmouth and a large, rural hinterland stretching inland along the River Dart. The area is defined by its deep-water estuary, which is a centre for maritime activity, boating, and naval training. The town's steep, narrow streets contain a mix of medieval, Georgian, and Victorian architecture, leading down to a waterfront lined with shops and cafes.

The ward extends into the rolling, wooded valleys of the South Hams countryside, featuring small villages and hamlets. This rural portion includes parts of the Dartmoor National Park fringe, characterised by open moorland and the upper reaches of the River Dart. The area's economy is closely linked to tourism, defence, and agriculture, with the famous Royal Regatta being a key annual event.

Area overview

On average Dartmouth & East Dart has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dartmouth & East Dart is £48,798 per year. There are 4 schools in Dartmouth & East Dart: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dartmouth & East Dart is home to around 7,856 people, with a population density of about 215.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dartmouth & East Dart Population
7,856
Population density
215.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.68(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.64(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.36(-2%)
Other theft
5.86(+4%)
Shoplifting
4.07(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,339
93.4%
Other White
199
2.53%
Arab
80
1.02%
Other
39
0.5%
Irish
34
0.43%
Total population: 7,858

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,462
35.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,099
15.93%
No qualifications
1,070
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
890
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,748
46.85%
Owns with a mortgage
743
19.91%
Other social rented
481
12.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
468
12.54%
Other forms of private rent
133
3.56%
Total households: 3,731

Property prices in Dartmouth & East Dart

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in Dartmouth & East Dart area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £5,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dartmouth & East Dart 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 Dartmouth & East Dart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£720,000
Flats22£280,000
Semi-Detached18£308,750
Terraced33£305,000

10 years median price trend in Dartmouth & East Dart

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dartmouth & East Dart.

All postcodes in Dartmouth & East Dart

TQ69SE

The Market

TQ69DT

Ford

TQ69HJ

Churchfields

TQ69JW

Mashford Avenue

TQ69RQ

Above Town

Data Sources

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