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Milton & Tamarside

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About

Milton & Tamarside ward occupies the southernmost tip of the Torridge district, defined by the confluence of the rivers Tamar and Tavy as they widen into the Hamoaze estuary. This creates a distinct, elongated peninsula landscape. The area is primarily rural, with scattered settlements like Bere Ferrers and Bere Alston set amidst rolling farmland and woodland that slopes down to the extensive tidal waterways.

The ward's character is intrinsically linked to these waterways, which have historically supported riverside industry and agriculture. A network of quiet, single-track lanes connects the villages and provides access to the Tamar Valley's mining heritage. The presence of the Royal Navy's Devonport Dockyard across the water on the Plymouth side is a constant feature, with its associated infrastructure shaping the views and activity along the shore.

Area overview

On average Milton & Tamarside has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milton & Tamarside is £41,033 per year. There are 2 schools in Milton & Tamarside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Milton & Tamarside is home to around 4,095 people, with a population density of about 27.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milton & Tamarside Population
4,095
Population density
27.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.39(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.5(-30%)
Public order
8.06(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(+16%)
Other theft
7.57(+34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,976
97.09%
Other White
48
1.17%
Irish
15
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.24%
Other Asian
10
0.24%
Total population: 4,095

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
927
25.94%
No qualifications
705
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
604
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
582
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 3,574

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,038
59.86%
Owns with a mortgage
348
20.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
195
11.25%
Other forms of private rent
78
4.5%
Other social rented
54
3.11%
Total households: 1,734

Property prices in Milton & Tamarside

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 in Milton & Tamarside area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £747,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Milton & Tamarside 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 & Tamarside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£382,500
Semi-Detached5£295,000
Terraced3£222,000

10 years median price trend in Milton & Tamarside

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.