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About

Lower Culm is a rural ward located in the eastern part of Mid Devon. It is named after the River Culm, which flows through the area. The landscape consists primarily of farmland, with fields and scattered settlements. The ward includes several villages, such as Culmstock and Uffculme, which serve as local centres.

The area is known for its historical textile mills, which were powered by the river. The Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, influence the surrounding scenery. The local economy has traditional links to agriculture and related industries. The ward provides a quiet, residential character distinct from the more urban centres of the district.

Area overview

On average Lower Culm has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Culm is £56,959 per year. The median sale price in Lower Culm is £313,750 (around £321 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £236,250 and £429,375. There are 4 schools in Lower Culm: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Lower Culm

Median price: £313,750
Price per sq ft: £321
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £236K – £429K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £313,750 (about £321 per square foot) in Lower Culm area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Culm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£410,000£338
Semi-Detached23£254,000£315
Terraced10£202,500£255
Flats6£82,500£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lower Culm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Culm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,750£102,500£175,750£197,500
2017£285,750£72,500£178,750£180,000
2018£317,500£52,000£192,500£175,000
2019£295,000£58,750£231,200£166,000
2020£315,000£78,000£282,000£175,500
2021£367,500£66,000£268,000£199,950
2022£442,500£119,000£255,000£235,000
2023£392,500£60,000£283,750£217,500
2024£360,000£54,000£311,750£230,000
2025£391,498£113,750£247,950£230,000
2026£410,000£110,000£254,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Culm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Culm.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£167£239£235
2017£256£206£230£212
2018£262£121£260£229
2019£270£122£262£215
2020£278£113£276£255
2021£288£95£266£236
2022£348£163£311£274
2023£325£139£339£281
2024£328£125£313£256
2025£323£187£335£278
2026£361£213£302£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Culm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lower Culm in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Devon district.

Band A£1,771
Band B£2,066
Band C£2,361
Band D£2,656
Band E£3,247
Band F£3,837
Band G£4,427
Band H£5,313

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Lower Culm ward.

Local councillors

Andrea Glover

Lower Culm - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Cathy Connor

Lower Culm - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

John Lloyd Poynton

Lower Culm - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats