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East Devon

About

East Devon is a district in the South West of England, covering an area of approximately 814 square kilometres. It stretches from the outskirts of Exeter to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The district includes coastal towns like Exmouth and Sidmouth, as well as rural villages and parts of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape features rolling hills, river valleys, and cliffs along the coastline.

The area is known for its mix of coastal and countryside environments, with agriculture and tourism playing key roles in the local economy. East Devon has a network of footpaths and cycling routes, including sections of the South West Coast Path. The district also contains several nature reserves and historic sites, such as the Iron Age hillfort at Blackbury Camp.

Area overview

On average East Devon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Devon is £47,142 per year. There are 71 schools in East Devon: 57 primary (5 Outstanding and 43 Good) and 8 secondary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

East Devon Population

150,828

Population density

185.2 per km²

Demographics

British

142,011

94.16%

Other White

3,923

2.6%

Irish

710

0.47%

Other Asian

673

0.45%

White and Asian (mixed)

624

0.41%

Total population: 150,823

Housing

Owns outright

31,228

46.76%

Owns with a mortgage

16,967

25.4%

Private landlord or letting agency

8,960

13.42%

Social rents from council

4,030

6.03%

Other social rented

2,868

4.29%

Total households: 66,788

Property prices in East Devon

Based on 2,355 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in East Devon area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 East Devon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	938	£485,000	£287,925	£385,000	£650,000	£951,500
Flats	334	£211,250	£82,325	£146,375	£325,000	£562,625
Semi-Detached	517	£315,000	£211,200	£272,500	£375,000	£550,000
Terraced	566	£260,000	£150,000	£220,000	£304,375	£461,875

10 years median price trend in East Devon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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