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Ivybridge West

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About

Ivybridge West covers the western side of the town, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local amenities. The area includes the main shopping precinct along Fore Street and Leonards Road, serving as the commercial hub. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war estates and more recent developments, with the residential streets extending towards the fringes of Dartmoor National Park. The ward is bordered by the River Erme to the east, which runs through the town centre.

The western edge of the ward is defined by the presence of Harford Moor, part of the Dartmoor uplands, offering immediate access to open moorland. This proximity shapes the area's character, with several public footpaths leading directly from housing estates onto the high ground. Local facilities include primary schools, sports fields, and the town's leisure centre, serving the community's everyday needs within a setting that transitions from urban to rural landscape.

Area overview

On average Ivybridge West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ivybridge West is £59,058 per year. There are 3 schools in Ivybridge West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ivybridge West is home to around 6,433 people, with a population density of about 3,564.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ivybridge West Population
6,433
Population density
3,564.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.49(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.46(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(+3%)
Shoplifting
4.82(-28%)
Public order
4.04(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,193
96.22%
Other White
104
1.62%
Irish
26
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.26%
Total population: 6,436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,781
33.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,008
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
14.67%
No qualifications
680
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,074
39.46%
Owns with a mortgage
948
34.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
364
13.37%
Other social rented
215
7.9%
Other forms of private rent
47
1.73%
Total households: 2,722

Property prices in Ivybridge West

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Ivybridge West area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ivybridge West 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 Ivybridge West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£395,000
Flats6£148,750
Semi-Detached35£285,000
Terraced28£237,750

10 years median price trend in Ivybridge West

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

Data Sources

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