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About

Marldon & Littlehempston ward sits within the rolling South Hams countryside, characterised by farmland and wooded valleys. The area is primarily rural, with the settlements of Marldon and Littlehempston forming its core. Marldon is the larger village, featuring a historic church and a village green, while Littlehempston is a smaller, more dispersed hamlet. The landscape is defined by quiet lanes and fields, with agriculture being a visible part of the local environment.

The ward's community life often centres around the village hall and local parish church. A notable local feature is Paignton Steam Railway, which passes through the northern part of the area, connecting to the broader tourist network. The overall atmosphere is quiet and residential, with a mix of older properties and newer developments. The area provides a countryside setting while maintaining road links to the nearby urban centre of Paignton.

Area overview

On average Marldon & Littlehempston has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marldon & Littlehempston is £56,392 per year. There are 2 schools in Marldon & Littlehempston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marldon & Littlehempston is home to around 2,975 people, with a population density of about 98.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marldon & Littlehempston Population
2,975
Population density
98.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.18(-34%)
Other theft
10.08(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-12%)
Public order
4.71(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,818
94.72%
Other White
60
2.02%
Irish
17
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.54%
Total population: 2,975

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
944
37.22%
Level 3 (A level)
446
17.59%
No qualifications
351
13.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
349
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
238
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 2,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
654
51.74%
Owns with a mortgage
358
28.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
11.95%
Other social rented
57
4.51%
Other forms of private rent
28
2.22%
Total households: 1,264

Property prices in Marldon & Littlehempston

Median price£394,250
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £494K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £394,250 (about £339 per square foot) in Marldon & Littlehempston area, with individual transactions ranging from £247,500 up to £1,620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£500,000£360
Terraced9£330,000£334
Semi-Detached6£285,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marldon & Littlehempston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£263,000£192,000
2017£326,000£216,000£265,000
2018£325,000£228,000£310,000
2019£352,500£239,500£207,500
2020£436,000£262,500£255,000
2021£409,000£276,000£275,500
2022£565,000£307,500£385,000
2023£379,076£310,000£585,000
2024£407,800£316,000£342,500
2025£537,500£300,000£317,500
2026£420,000£270,000£425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£250£244
2017£315£211£192
2018£295£268£246
2019£280£292£233
2020£280£259£296
2021£366£324£337
2022£373£315£298
2023£393£363£323
2024£351£334£324
2025£360£401£290
2026£400£310£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marldon & Littlehempston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marldon & Littlehempston in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Marldon & Littlehempston

Is Marldon & Littlehempston safe?

Marldon & Littlehempston records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Marldon & Littlehempston?

The median sale price in Marldon & Littlehempston is £394,250 (about £339 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Marldon & Littlehempston?

Marldon & Littlehempston has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Marldon & Littlehempston?

Marldon & Littlehempston scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Marldon & Littlehempston sits around rank 24,180 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Marldon & Littlehempston?

The average household income in Marldon & Littlehempston is around £56,392 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Marldon & Littlehempston?

Marldon & Littlehempston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Samantha Penfold (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ31DE

Tor Hill Terrace

TQ31LA

Brockhurst Park

TQ31BR

Moorview Crescent

TQ31NP

Churscombe Park

TQ96LF

Southfield

TQ31TD

The Gardens

TQ96LR

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ96LQ

Church Cottages

TQ31ST

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ31NY

Belfield Way

TQ31PJ

Moorview End

TQ31RR

Farthing Lane

TQ31NA

Churscombe Road

TQ96NB

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ96NJ

Loventor Lane

TQ31SJ

Village Road

TQ31NR

Meadow Park

TQ96LP

Bittam's Lane

TQ96NF

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ31NH

Vicarage Hill

TQ96PL

Longcombe Cross

TQ31SW

Love Lane

TQ125UH

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ96PN

Glazegate Lane

TQ96LG

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ31SQ

Aptor Lane

TQ96LE

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ31LS

Gentian Close

TQ31LU

Brownscombe Close

TQ31SA

Higher Compton Barton

TQ31SF

Church Hill

TQ96PW

Middle Longcombe Cottages

TQ31RS

Wildwoods Lane

TQ96LN

Broadmoor Lane

TQ31PH

Furzegood

TQ31SG

Ipplepen Road

TQ31RU

Westerland Lane

TQ31PD

Marldon Cross Hill

TQ31NB

Bampton Close

TQ31PB

Marldon Cross Hill

TQ31SL

Church Cottages

TQ96LZ

Gratton Lane

TQ31SN

Butterlake

TQ96ND

Parsonage Lane

TQ96NH

Woodhead Lane

TQ31TH

Love Lane Close

TQ31SD

Marldon Cross Hill

TQ96LJ

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ96LU

Ackrells Hill

TQ96LB

Weston Lane

TQ96LY

Church Cottages

TQ31PQ

Peters Crescent

TQ96PR

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ31PA

Marldon Cross Hill

TQ96LL

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ31TB

Gropers Lane

TQ31LT

Loventor Crescent

TQ31ND

Weekaborough Drive

TQ31NE

Marldon Cross Hill

TQ31NG

West View Road

TQ96LA

Bourton Lane

TQ31NZ

Belfield Close

TQ96LS

Newton Road

TQ96PP

Millcombe Lane

TQ31PF

Parkfield Close

TQ31NN

Vicarage Road

TQ31NL

Pembroke Park

TQ31RP

Westerland Lane

TQ31NX

Belfield Rise

TQ31SH

Kiln Road

TQ31SR

Marldon & Littlehempston

TQ96LX

Ackrells Hill

TQ31PN

Marldon Grove

TQ31NU

Belfield Avenue

TQ96NA

Grattons Lane

TQ31NS

Poplars Drive

TQ96LT

Newton Road

TQ31SE

Ipplepen Road

TQ31LB

Brockhurst Park

TQ31TA

Gropers Lane

TQ31SY

Moles Lane

TQ31SP

Rookery Cottages

TQ96NN

Barton Leys

TQ31NQ

Five Lanes Road

TQ31NF

Marldon Cross Hill

TQ96NL

Pitt Crescent

TQ31NT

Churscombe Green

TQ31PE

Millmans Road

TQ31PG

Peters Crescent

TQ31RT

Totnes Road

TQ31PL

Moor View

TQ96LW

Bourton Lane

TQ31NJ

Nether Meadow

TQ31NW

Singmore Road

TQ125FX

Gropers Lane

TQ96LH

Keep Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.