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East Devon

England / South West / 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 £47,140 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
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.7%
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 2,305 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in East Devon area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £2,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached910£484,500
Flats344£210,000
Semi-Detached490£312,140
Terraced561£260,000

10 years price trend in East Devon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.