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Ivybridge

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About

Ivybridge sits in the South Hams district of Devon at the southern edge of Dartmoor, with the River Erme running through the town. The place takes its name from a stone bridge over the Erme once thick with ivy; that crossing and the river remain central features of the townscape. The A38 lies close by, providing road links without changing the town’s compact layout, and a rail station nearby connects the area to the regional rail network.

The town expanded in the 19th century around mills on the Erme, and traces of that industrial pattern survive alongside modern shops, cafes and community facilities on the main streets. Riverside paths and smaller footbridges give access to green spaces and routes up toward Dartmoor, used by walkers and cyclists. Local markets and community events use the town centre and riverside areas, and facilities such as leisure centres and schools serve nearby villages as well as residents of Ivybridge itself.

Area overview

On average Ivybridge has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ivybridge is £59,058 per year. The median sale price in Ivybridge is £285,000 (around £338 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £239,500 and £359,625. There are 5 schools in Ivybridge: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ivybridge is home to around 11,904 people, with a population density of about 3,757.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ivybridge Population
11,904
Population density
3,757.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.02(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.32(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-31%)
Shoplifting
3.95(-40%)
Public order
3.28(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,439
96.09%
Other White
193
1.62%
Irish
53
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.24%
Total population: 11,905

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,332
34.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,878
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,457
14.94%
No qualifications
1,286
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
926
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 9,755

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,975
39.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,755
35.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
662
13.29%
Other social rented
386
7.75%
Other forms of private rent
85
1.71%
Total households: 4,981

Property prices in Ivybridge

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £338
Sales (last 12 months): 168
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £360K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Ivybridge 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£404,000£346
Semi-Detached65£280,000£343
Terraced49£240,000£333
Flats6£144,000£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ivybridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ivybridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£145,000£211,250£175,000
2017£301,000£144,250£218,000£186,000
2018£300,000£142,475£217,000£180,000
2019£302,500£136,500£220,000£172,500
2020£335,000£149,000£229,995£185,000
2021£345,250£141,250£235,498£205,000
2022£412,500£160,000£265,000£220,000
2023£422,500£168,000£275,000£230,000
2024£390,000£150,000£260,000£225,000
2025£400,000£147,500£270,000£241,500
2026£395,000£144,000£285,000£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ivybridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ivybridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256£240£227£246
2017£264£228£255£240
2018£277£239£265£247
2019£280£198£255£234
2020£285£242£270£264
2021£297£247£293£285
2022£343£270£316£290
2023£349£263£323£283
2024£337£262£327£310
2025£347£264£330£311
2026£344£238£334£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ivybridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ivybridge 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.