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Drewsteignton

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About

Drewsteignton ward covers a largely rural expanse of northern West Devon, characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered hamlets. The landscape is defined by the upper valleys of the River Teign and its tributaries, which carve through the area. The settlement of Drewsteignton itself, with its stone buildings and notable church, serves as the central village. Agriculture remains a key presence across the open fields and pastoral land that dominates the ward's topography.

The area lies within the northeastern fringe of Dartmoor National Park, with its high moorland forming a distinct boundary to the south. A specific local landmark is the prehistoric dolmen known as Spinsters' Rock, a chambered tomb situated in a field near the village. This part of Devon is known for its quiet lanes, historic farmsteads, and access to walking routes along the river valleys and onto the lower slopes of the moor.

Area overview

On average Drewsteignton has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drewsteignton is £52,475 per year. There are 1 schools in Drewsteignton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Drewsteignton is home to around 1,759 people, with a population density of about 25.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drewsteignton Population
1,759
Population density
25 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.03(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.25(-4%)
Other theft
3.98(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.98(-73%)
Vehicle crime
3.41(+18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,635
92.95%
Other White
65
3.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.91%
Irish
15
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.51%
Total population: 1,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
638
42.99%
Level 3 (A level)
248
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
180
12.13%
No qualifications
164
11.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
143
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 1,484

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
377
50.4%
Owns with a mortgage
190
25.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
97
12.97%
Other social rented
44
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
26
3.48%
Total households: 748

Property prices in Drewsteignton

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Drewsteignton area, with individual transactions ranging from £284,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drewsteignton 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 Drewsteignton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached3£300,000
Detached9£600,000
Terraced2£457,500

10 years median price trend in Drewsteignton

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

All postcodes in Drewsteignton

EX66QU

Churchgate Cottages

EX66QS

Netherton Hill

EX175DR

Chapel Park

EX202JF

Drewsteignton

TQ138HN

Drewsteignton

EX66RD

Drewsteignton

EX202JB

Drewsteignton

EX175BD

Itton Road

EX66PY

Drewsteignton

EX66QN

Netherton Hill

TQ138JP

Great Tree Park

EX66PG

Drewsteignton

EX202QT

Exeter Road

EX202QR

Barn Close

EX175ED

Fuidge Lane

EX175AX

Dragdown Hill

EX175EE

Fursdon Lane

EX202QW

Turnpike Road

EX175AY

Drewsteignton

EX66RF

Drewsteignton

EX66NG

Lambert Lane

EX66NR

Drewsteignton

EX175AU

Cramphay Cottages

EX66AT

Drewsteignton

EX202HX

Deave Lane

EX202HZ

Drewsteignton

TQ138JY

Drewsteignton

EX202QF

Drewsteignton

EX66QT

Knowle Lane

EX202HT

The Orchard

EX202QP

Turnpike Road

TQ138HX

Drewsteignton

EX175EF

Croft Lane

TQ138HS

Drewsteignton

EX66RE

Drewsteignton

TQ138JR

Drewsteignton

EX66NW

Hask Lane

EX66NJ

Drewsteignton

TQ138JU

Drewsteignton

EX175AF

Drewsteignton

EX66PR

Drewsteignton

EX202RN

Turnpike Road

EX202QN

Exeter Road

EX175EB

Croft Lane

EX175AL

Berrys Meadow

EX66NF

Drewsteignton

EX66NB

Stoneland Cottages

EX202PX

Barn Close

EX202QU

Drewsteignton

EX202JA

Drewsteignton

EX202QS

Exeter Road

EX66QP

Netherton Hill

EX175DZ

Dragdown Hill

TQ138JX

Drewsteignton

TQ138HT

Drewsteignton

EX66RG

Blue Lane

EX66PF

Merryfield Lane

EX66PE

Drewsteignton

EX66PA

Drewsteignton

EX66NT

Saddlers Close

TQ138JZ

Mill Street

TQ138DF

Drewsteignton

EX66NQ

Drewsteignton

EX66QX

Berryview

EX175AW

Combe Lane

EX66RQ

Drewsteignton

EX66ND

Budbrooke Lane

EX175BH

Drewsteignton

EX66QR

Netherton Hill

EX66PX

Drewsteignton

EX66QA

Drewsteignton

EX66PS

Drewsteignton

EX175DY

Drewsteignton

EX66PU

Drewsteignton

EX202QX

Exeter Road

EX66PB

Fisherman's Path

EX66QY

Knowle Lane

TQ138EU

Drewsteignton

EX66NH

Drewsteignton

EX175AB

Meadow Rise

EX175AJ

Longlea Cottages

EX66QW

Eastern View

EX66PW

Drewsteignton

EX202QL

Exeter Road

EX66PD

Drewsteignton

EX66NP

Footpark Lane

TQ138HU

Drewsteignton

EX202HS

Barton Cottages

EX175AN

Heath Road

TQ138HP

Drewsteignton

TQ138HJ

St Olaves Cottages

EX202HY

Higher Haye

EX202QZ

South Nethercott Cottages

EX175DU

Berrys Meadow

EX66PN

Lamb Park

EX175EA

East Nymph Lane

TQ138HR

Drewsteignton

EX202HU

Drewsteignton

EX175AH

Drewsteignton

EX175AQ

Spreyton Close

Data Sources

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