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Honiton St Michael's

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About

The Honiton St Michael's ward encompasses the historic market town core and surrounding residential areas of Honiton. The High Street forms a central axis, lined with independent shops and traditional businesses. The area includes significant residential streets and local amenities serving the community. Development patterns reflect the town's growth over several centuries, with a mix of architectural styles present.

The ward contains the historic St Michael's Parish Church, a prominent local landmark with origins dating to the medieval period. The topography includes gentle slopes towards the River Otter, which runs nearby. Land use is primarily urban, with some green spaces integrated into the town layout. The area functions as a key service centre for its immediate population and the wider rural hinterland of East Devon.

Area overview

On average Honiton St Michael's has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Honiton St Michael's is £44,668 per year. There are 1 schools in Honiton St Michael's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Honiton St Michael's is home to around 6,807 people, with a population density of about 853.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Honiton St Michael's Population
6,807
Population density
853.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.53(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.35(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-16%)
Public order
4.11(-38%)
Other theft
3.97(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,464
94.92%
Other White
164
2.41%
Irish
33
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.38%
Total population: 6,810

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,408
24.6%
No qualifications
1,119
19.55%
Level 3 (A level)
973
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
721
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 5,723

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,355
43.29%
Owns with a mortgage
793
25.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
550
17.57%
Social rents from council
242
7.73%
Other social rented
103
3.29%
Total households: 3,130

Property prices in Honiton St Michael's

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Honiton St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Honiton St Michael's 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 Honiton St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£370,000
Flats5£145,000
Semi-Detached39£275,000
Terraced48£205,000

10 years median price trend in Honiton St Michael's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Honiton St Michael's.

Data Sources

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