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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. 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. 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 33.0 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

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Milton Ford area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milton Ford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£505,000
Semi-Detached6£300,000
Terraced6£310,000

10 years median price trend in Milton Ford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton Ford.

All postcodes in Milton Ford

PL198QX

Milton Ford

PL160HN

Park Court

PL190NN

Milton Ford

PL190PE

Edgcumbe Terrace

PL190PJ

Milton Ford

PL160HT

Marlow Crescent

PL190PT

Milton Ford

PL198QG

Milton Ford

PL190LQ

Milton Ford

PL198RU

Lower Widslade Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.