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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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 672.0 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

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Dartmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dartmouth 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£280,000
Terraced30£326,250
Detached14£873,000
Flats15£310,000

10 years median price trend in Dartmouth

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

All postcodes in Dartmouth

TQ69ST

Ivatt Road

TQ69GB

Seymour Drive

TQ60NF

Dartmouth & East Dart

TQ69RE

Higher Street

TQ69EF

Victoria Road

TQ69EY

Lower Broad Park

TQ69GA

Oakwood Close

TQ69GZ

Chestnut Grove

TQ69HD

Victoria Road

TQ69JE

College Way

TQ69LS

Windsor Road

TQ69BJ

Newcomen Road

TQ69AW

Lower Ferry Slip

TQ69BL

Chapel Lane

TQ60HJ

Naida Vale

TQ69QD

Market Square

TQ69HT

Townstal Road

TQ60NQ

Dartmouth & East Dart

TQ69BU

South Town

TQ69HG

Thurlestone Gardens

TQ69AT

Bayards Cove

TQ69BN

Newcomen Road

TQ69YY

Mayor's Avenue

TQ69AX

Bayard's Cove

TQ69PS

The Quay

TQ69EN

Fairview Road

TQ69ND

Flavel Place

TQ69DL

Anzac Street

TQ69HW

Milton Lane

TQ69DH

Church Close

TQ69EE

Lower Fairview Road

TQ60BW

Jawbone Hill

TQ69DQ

College Way

TQ69JQ

Old Mill Lane

TQ69SJ

Townstal Road

TQ69QL

Victoria Road

TQ69NJ

North Embankment

TQ69RD

Higher Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.