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About

The Dartmouth area occupies the west bank of the River Dart's lower estuary, with steep, wooded hillsides descending to the waterfront. The town is centred around a natural deep-water harbour, historically significant for the Royal Navy. Narrow, historic streets and a mix of architectural styles, from Tudor to Georgian, characterise the settlement.

The area's topography is defined by the river, with boatbuilding and maritime activities remaining central. The Dart Valley Trail follows the riverbank, and a passenger ferry connects to Kingswear on the opposite shore. The surrounding South Hams countryside consists of rolling farmland and small villages inland from the estuary.

Area overview

On average Dartmouth has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dartmouth is £43,469 per year. There are 3 schools in Dartmouth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dartmouth is home to around 5,260 people, with a population density of about 672 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dartmouth Population
5,260
Population density
672 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.04(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.75(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.22(+11%)
Other theft
6.84(+21%)
Shoplifting
4.56(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,852
92.26%
Other White
143
2.72%
Arab
77
1.46%
Other
31
0.59%
Irish
23
0.44%
Total population: 5,259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,494
32.29%
No qualifications
784
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
758
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
603
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
447
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 4,627

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,055
41.88%
Owns with a mortgage
447
17.75%
Other social rented
425
16.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
359
14.25%
Social rents from council
116
4.61%
Total households: 2,519

Property prices in Dartmouth

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £606K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Dartmouth 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£915,500£423
Terraced30£314,000£328
Flats17£300,000£355
Semi-Detached12£254,750£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dartmouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dartmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£235,000£275,000£275,000
2017£585,000£231,250£265,000£254,000
2018£638,750£210,000£402,500£292,050
2019£485,000£273,000£328,750£290,000
2020£475,000£410,000£246,500£265,000
2021£598,000£261,000£440,000£350,000
2022£569,500£420,000£360,000£335,000
2023£750,000£266,400£340,000£299,050
2024£645,000£292,500£335,000£352,500
2025£750,000£235,000£280,000£332,500
2026£805,000£305,000£345,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dartmouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dartmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308£475£259£277
2017£369£285£275£315
2018£354£266£298£312
2019£347£302£285£302
2020£327£433£316£268
2021£426£329£398£382
2022£471£424£379£340
2023£508£435£424£326
2024£439£399£331£375
2025£396£356£277£348
2026£455£324£534£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dartmouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Dartmouth

Is Dartmouth safe?

Dartmouth records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dartmouth?

The median sale price in Dartmouth is £330,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dartmouth?

Dartmouth has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dartmouth?

Dartmouth scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dartmouth sits around rank 21,007 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 Dartmouth?

The average household income in Dartmouth is around £43,469 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Dartmouth

TQ69EG

Victoria Road

TQ69NX

Clarence Hill

TQ69BA

Norton View

TQ69BX

South Town

TQ69HY

Townstal Road

TQ69AH

Nelson Road

TQ69LG

Britannia Avenue

TQ69DW

Foss Street

TQ69LW

Seymour Drive

TQ69PR

Redwalls Meadow

TQ69JT

Britannia Avenue

TQ60ND

Dartmouth & East Dart

TQ60JN

Castle Road

TQ69AF

Newcomen Road

TQ60NH

Norton Park

TQ69DU

Victoria Road

TQ69DJ

Collaford Lane

TQ69QH

Roseville Street

TQ69RP

Higher Street

TQ69RR

North Embankment

TQ69NP

Clarence Street

TQ69SN

Church Road

TQ69GE

Seymour Drive

TQ69ER

Victoria Road

TQ69TP

Clarence Hill

TQ69DT

Ford

TQ69NZ

Mount Boone Hill

TQ69AD

Fairfax Place

TQ69BW

Coles Court

TQ69HL

Townstal Pathfields

TQ69QT

South Ford Road

TQ69DY

Victoria Road

TQ69RH

Above Town

TQ69JX

Rodney Close

TQ69AS

Bayards Hill

TQ69DZ

Victoria Road

TQ69HN

Yorke Road

TQ69LZ

Nelson Road

TQ69AB

Fairfax Place

TQ69SE

The Market

TQ69LD

Ivatt Road

TQ69SA

Victoria Road

TQ69LU

Townstal Crescent

TQ69PF

College Way

TQ69TA

Mill Crescent

TQ69HH

Churchfields

TQ69NF

Mayors Avenue

TQ69EW

Vicarage Hill

TQ69QG

Charles Street

TQ69GL

Pottery Cottages

TQ60HL

Old Mill Lane

TQ69PA

Townstal Hill

TQ69DB

Weeke Hill

TQ69JZ

Britannia Avenue

TQ69AP

Lower Street

TQ69LB

Raleigh Close

TQ69JD

Churchfields West

TQ69ES

Town Close

TQ69NR

Broadstone

TQ69LX

Collingwood Close

TQ69AG

Mansion House Street

TQ69HU

Admiral Court

TQ69HS

Townstal Road

TQ69QJ

Newport Street

TQ69PD

Coombe Close

TQ69RU

Hanover Cottages

TQ69BZ

Warfleet

TQ69BS

South Town

TQ69PB

Mount Boone

TQ69QW

Lord Nelson Drive

TQ60LA

Milton Lane

TQ69RQ

Above Town

TQ69AY

Oxford Street

TQ69BQ

South Embankment

TQ69RT

Victoria Road

TQ69HJ

Churchfields

TQ69JY

Collingwood Road

TQ69FA

Dartmouth & East Dart

TQ69JJ

Townstal Crescent

TQ69QQ

Ivy Lane

TQ69NH

Kings Quay

TQ69QY

Crowthers Hill

TQ69QE

Market Street

TQ69QZ

Dartmouth & East Dart

TQ69HR

Townstal Road

TQ69EP

Northford Road

TQ69EB

Ford

TQ69PZ

Duke Street

TQ69NU

Browns Hill

TQ69BB

South Embankment

TQ69BE

Victoria Road

TQ69HQ

Church Road

TQ69PH

Sandquay Road

TQ69EA

Victoria Road

TQ66AX

Victoria Road

TQ69GD

Britannia Avenue

TQ69HP

Crossparks

TQ66AA

Victoria Road

TQ69JN

Mayflower Close

TQ69PL

Mount Boone Way

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.