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About

Hatherleigh ward encompasses the historic market town of Hatherleigh and surrounding rural parishes, characterised by agricultural land and wooded river valleys along the River Lew. The area's economy has long been connected to farming and local commerce, with a weekly livestock market operating for centuries. The town's layout reflects its medieval origins, with narrow streets converging at a central square.

A specific local tradition is the annual Hatherleigh Tar Barrel Festival, a centuries-old celebration held in November involving flaming barrels carried through the streets. The community maintains several sports clubs and community-run facilities. The landscape includes areas of Culm grassland, a rare habitat type supporting particular biodiversity within the local farming environment.

Area overview

On average Hatherleigh has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatherleigh is £47,667 per year. There are 3 schools in Hatherleigh: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hatherleigh is home to around 3,229 people, with a population density of about 35.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatherleigh Population
3,229
Population density
35.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.16(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.26(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.96(-24%)
Drugs
4.96(+153%)
Other theft
2.79(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,074
95.23%
Other White
66
2.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.5%
Chinese
11
0.34%
Irish
11
0.34%
Total population: 3,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
751
27.31%
No qualifications
559
20.33%
Level 3 (A level)
470
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
330
12%
Total 16+ residents: 2,750

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
612
46.05%
Owns with a mortgage
305
22.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
252
18.96%
Other social rented
92
6.92%
Other forms of private rent
39
2.93%
Total households: 1,329

Property prices in Hatherleigh

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Hatherleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hatherleigh 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 Hatherleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£350,000
Flats1£161,000
Semi-Detached7£292,500
Terraced15£210,000

10 years median price trend in Hatherleigh

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

All postcodes in Hatherleigh

EX203PH

Hatherleigh

EX203LZ

Scadsbury Lane

EX203PD

Rockey Lane

EX215LU

Hatherleigh

EX203BU

Hatherleigh

EX203JE

Higher Street

EX215AX

Hatherleigh

EX203GD

Glebe Close

EX203ND

Costloes Cottages

EX203JU

Oakfield Road

EX203LU

Hatherleigh

EX203NN

Crowden Road

EX203JH

High Street

EX203PJ

Hatherleigh

EX215AU

Hatherleigh

EX215LH

Hatherleigh

EX215NY

South Street

EX203HZ

Bridge Street

EX203NY

The Arcade

EX203FD

Alder View

EX203FB

Old Market Way

EX203NT

Hatherleigh

EX203PB

Harper's Hill

EX215LX

Burdon Lane

EX203NW

Crowden Road

EX203BN

Station Road

EX203JT

Oakfield Road

EX215LF

Hatherleigh

EX215LP

Hatherleigh

EX203JB

South Street

EX203QW

Pearse Close

EX215NT

Hatherleigh

EX203PX

Summer Lane

EX203NF

Hatherleigh

EX203LN

Deckport Cross

EX203NH

The Old Orchard

EX203NQ

Kimberlands

EX203PE

Ashbury

EX215LJ

Scadsbury Lane

EX203PW

Hatherleigh

EX203JG

Victoria Road

EX203NA

Scadsbury Lane

EX203NR

Harpers Hill

EX203FP

Beckamoor Gardens

EX203SN

Hooper Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.