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About

Feniton ward covers a rural area centred around the village of Feniton itself, located a few miles northeast of Honiton. The landscape is primarily agricultural, characterised by fields, hedgerows, and scattered farmsteads. The ward includes the smaller settlements of Fenny Bridges and Colestocks, with the River Otter flowing through the southern part of the parish. The area is served by Feniton railway station on the West of England main line, providing a direct link to London and Exeter.

The local economy has traditional ties to farming, though many residents now commute to nearby towns. The parish church of St. Andrew, with its distinctive tall spire, is a notable landmark. A significant feature is the complex network of ancient springs and watercourses that feed the Otter, historically influencing settlement patterns. Development is constrained by its location within a flood plain, shaping the community's growth and character.

Area overview

On average Feniton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Feniton is £58,787 per year. There are 1 schools in Feniton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Feniton is home to around 2,720 people, with a population density of about 129.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Feniton Population
2,720
Population density
129.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.94(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-43%)
Other theft
5.88(+4%)
Other crime
3.68(+123%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,626
96.54%
Other White
46
1.69%
Irish
14
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.37%
Chinese
5
0.18%
Total population: 2,720

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
704
31.57%
Level 3 (A level)
429
19.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
337
15.11%
No qualifications
315
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
237
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 2,230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
480
41.49%
Owns with a mortgage
413
35.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
142
12.27%
Other social rented
46
3.98%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.85%
Total households: 1,157

Property prices in Feniton

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Feniton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,250 up to £599,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Feniton 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 Feniton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced8£248,750
Detached11£455,000
Flats6£105,000
Semi-Detached15£275,000

10 years median price trend in Feniton

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

All postcodes in Feniton

EX143BB

Feniton

EX143AX

Parsonage Lane

EX143WB

Acland Park

Data Sources

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