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Feniton & Whimple

About

Feniton & Whimple are neighbouring villages in East Devon, located about 8 miles east of Exeter. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and rolling countryside surrounding the villages. Both settlements have historic roots, with Whimple featuring a 13th-century church and Feniton retaining some traditional thatched cottages. The villages are connected by the A30, providing access to nearby towns and the M5 motorway.

The area has a mix of residential and agricultural land, with local amenities including pubs, a primary school, and a village hall. The railway station in Feniton offers direct services to Exeter and London. The landscape is typical of East Devon, with hedgerows, fields, and small woodlands. The villages maintain a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while benefiting from proximity to larger towns like Honiton and Exeter.

Area overview

On average Feniton & Whimple has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Feniton & Whimple is £50,200 per year. There are 8 schools in Feniton & Whimple: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Feniton & Whimple Population

8,894

Population density

80.5 per km²

Demographics

British

8,569

96.34%

Other White

147

1.65%

Irish

0.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.26%

Total population: 8,895

Housing

Owns outright

1,732

46.53%

Owns with a mortgage

1,161

31.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

412

11.07%

Social rents from council

152

4.08%

Other forms of private rent

130

3.49%

Total households: 3,722

Property prices in Feniton & Whimple

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Feniton & Whimple area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £1,315,000.

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 Feniton & Whimple over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£530,000	£320,500	£422,500	£762,500	£959,000
Flats	3	£85,000	£77,350	£80,750	£123,000	£153,400
Semi-Detached	31	£310,000	£247,500	£275,000	£370,000	£541,250
Terraced	23	£270,000	£195,500	£222,500	£295,000	£439,250

10 years median price trend in Feniton & Whimple

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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