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Dartmouth & East Dart

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About

Dartmouth & East Dart ward is located in the South Hams district of Devon, covering the historic town of Dartmouth and surrounding rural areas. The ward includes the River Dart estuary, which plays a key role in the local economy and transport, with ferries connecting to Kingswear. Dartmouth is known for its maritime heritage, including the Britannia Royal Naval College, and features a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture. The area attracts visitors for its coastal scenery and riverside walks.

The ward also encompasses parts of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with rolling countryside and small villages like Dittisham and Stoke Fleming. Agriculture and tourism are important to the local economy, alongside fishing and boatbuilding. The ward has a mix of permanent residents and second-home owners, with a slightly older demographic compared to national averages. Public services include schools, medical facilities, and transport links to nearby towns like Totnes and Plymouth.

Area overview

On average Dartmouth & East Dart has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 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 of residents in Dartmouth & East Dart is £43,703 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Dartmouth & East Dart area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £1,230,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£668,000
Flats29£245,000
Semi-Detached15£385,000
Terraced43£320,000

10 years price trend in Dartmouth & East Dart

All postcodes in Dartmouth & East Dart

TQ69HJ

Dartmouth

TQ69JW

Mashford Avenue

TQ69NS

Dartmouth

TQ69RQ

Above Town

TQ69SE

Charles Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.