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Feniton & Whimple

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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 36 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

Social housing

6.6%

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Feniton & Whimple area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £1,315,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	41	£485,000	£265,000	£399,000	£710,000	£960,000
Flats	4	£81,875	£76,838	£78,188	£104,000	£149,600
Semi-Detached	28	£307,500	£246,750	£273,988	£401,250	£541,625
Terraced	22	£270,000	£195,250	£230,000	£315,999	£494,375

10 years price trend in Feniton & Whimple

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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