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Milton Ford

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About

Milton Ford is a rural ward covering a significant portion of West Devon's northern countryside. Its landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered hamlets, with the River Tamar forming a natural boundary to the west. The area's economy has long been connected to agriculture and forestry. Settlements like Milton Abbot and Dunterton provide small community hubs within this expansive parish.

The ward's history is quietly evident in its landscape and buildings. Brentor Church, perched atop a dramatic volcanic outcrop, is a distant but defining landmark on the skyline. The area contains remnants of its mining past and traditional stone bridges crossing its streams. Life here is shaped by the rhythms of the land and the challenges of connectivity in a sparsely populated region.

Area overview

On average Milton Ford has high 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 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milton Ford is £51,401 per year. The median sale price in Milton Ford is £340,000 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £307,500 and £601,750. There are 2 schools in Milton Ford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Milton Ford is home to around 1,923 people, with a population density of about 33 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milton Ford Population
1,923
Population density
33 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.32(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.2(-65%)
Public order
5.2(-20%)
Other theft
4.16(-26%)
Other crime
2.08(+26%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,864
96.93%
Other White
30
1.56%
Irish
11
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.26%
Indian
3
0.16%
Total population: 1,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
603
36.39%
Level 3 (A level)
290
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
239
14.42%
No qualifications
228
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
151
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 1,657

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
409
50.37%
Owns with a mortgage
199
24.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
115
14.16%
Other social rented
37
4.56%
Other forms of private rent
31
3.82%
Total households: 812

Property prices in Milton Ford

Median price: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £315
Sales (last 12 months): 22
Typical range (middle 50%): £308K – £602K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Milton Ford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milton Ford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£637,500£333
Semi-Detached9£330,000£311
Terraced5£232,500£372

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milton Ford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton Ford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£349,500£153,750
2017£386,000£186,000£185,000
2018£380,000£296,000£212,500
2019£365,000£282,500£197,500
2020£475,000£277,500£139,000
2021£490,000£320,000£206,250
2022£595,000£346,000£188,750
2023£497,500£295,500£312,500
2024£442,500£250,000£287,500
2025£500,000£300,000£292,500
2026£637,500£330,000£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton Ford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton Ford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£234£117
2017£183£235£189
2018£249£242£197
2019£217£219£206
2020£234£256£172
2021£350£274£258
2022£322£271£254
2023£274£255£315
2024£374£314£356
2025£311£294£354
2026£316£315£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton Ford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milton Ford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Devon district.

Band A£1,804
Band B£2,104
Band C£2,405
Band D£2,705
Band E£3,307
Band F£3,908
Band G£4,509
Band H£5,411

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Milton Ford ward.

Local councillors

Neil Jory

Milton Ford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative