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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 5 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
51
Deprivation level
5/10
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
26.35(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.64(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.75(+4%)
Other theft
6.49(+15%)
Public order
3.82(-42%)
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

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £635K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Dartmouth & East Dart area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dartmouth & East Dart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£685,000£411
Semi-Detached20£331,250£298
Terraced37£320,000£331
Flats21£300,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dartmouth & East Dart

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dartmouth & East Dart.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£440,000£237,500£293,750£275,500
2017£514,100£250,000£265,000£240,000
2018£505,000£211,000£281,500£265,000
2019£455,000£275,000£282,500£252,500
2020£458,000£370,000£277,000£262,500
2021£620,000£270,000£367,500£330,000
2022£597,000£425,000£410,125£335,000
2023£765,000£277,200£340,000£319,500
2024£599,500£300,000£415,500£339,998
2025£725,000£320,000£370,000£320,000
2026£584,125£300,000£370,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dartmouth & East Dart.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dartmouth & East Dart.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£404£265£281
2017£327£287£262£317
2018£323£258£292£299
2019£337£320£305£297
2020£337£426£312£284
2021£418£357£377£372
2022£444£431£409£340
2023£464£435£437£348
2024£423£413£414£397
2025£419£405£301£351
2026£314£376£366£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dartmouth & East Dart.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dartmouth & East Dart 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.