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Ivybridge West

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Crime
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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.9% 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. The median sale price in Ivybridge West is £285,000 (around £343 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,250 and £376,000. There are 3 schools in Ivybridge West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
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
26.43(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.37(-10%)
Shoplifting
7.31(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-9%)
Public order
4.66(-29%)
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

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £343
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £376K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Ivybridge West area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ivybridge West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£412,000£349
Semi-Detached38£273,000£346
Terraced28£225,750£344
Flats6£144,000£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ivybridge West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308,500£145,000£210,000£164,500
2017£302,000£147,000£222,000£182,995
2018£300,000£150,000£216,250£175,000
2019£297,500£135,000£220,000£160,000
2020£334,998£149,500£229,995£185,000
2021£345,000£142,500£235,995£189,995
2022£420,500£160,000£268,000£210,000
2023£395,000£168,975£272,475£223,000
2024£387,500£150,000£265,000£212,750
2025£395,000£152,500£277,500£230,000
2026£404,000£144,000£285,000£213,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£240£241£243
2017£268£240£262£250
2018£283£249£272£273
2019£273£183£260£213
2020£286£241£283£278
2021£296£239£303£297
2022£342£246£324£276
2023£366£259£315£265
2024£335£262£327£313
2025£347£260£335£328
2026£351£238£319£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ivybridge West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ivybridge West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Hams district.

Band A£1,743
Band B£2,034
Band C£2,325
Band D£2,615
Band E£3,196
Band F£3,778
Band G£4,359
Band H£5,230

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ivybridge West ward.

Local councillors

Nadine Dommett

Ivybridge West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Pablo Munoz

Ivybridge West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats