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About

Moretonhampstead ward encompasses the historic stannary town of Moretonhampstead and surrounding rural parishes on the eastern fringes of Dartmoor. The area is characterised by its elevated position, with landscapes transitioning from open moorland to enclosed farmland and wooded valleys. The town itself functions as a local service centre for the dispersed population, with a central crossroads and a mix of traditional stone buildings.

A notable granite market cross stands in the centre, reflecting the town's medieval foundation. The local economy has historical roots in wool and pottery, with tourism now playing a significant role due to proximity to Dartmoor National Park. The ward includes smaller settlements like North Bovey and Mardon Down, with a network of narrow lanes connecting farms and hamlets across the hilly terrain.

Area overview

On average Moretonhampstead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moretonhampstead is £59,003 per year. There are 2 schools in Moretonhampstead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moretonhampstead is home to around 2,880 people, with a population density of about 30.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moretonhampstead Population
2,880
Population density
30.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.82(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.72(-36%)
Public order
5.21(-21%)
Other theft
4.86(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,688
93.33%
Other White
116
4.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.83%
Irish
9
0.31%
Other Asian
7
0.24%
Total population: 2,880

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,124
44.78%
Level 3 (A level)
410
16.33%
No qualifications
308
12.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
298
11.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
187
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 2,510

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
689
51.73%
Owns with a mortgage
297
22.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
209
15.69%
Other social rented
66
4.95%
Other forms of private rent
47
3.53%
Total households: 1,332

Property prices in Moretonhampstead

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Moretonhampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moretonhampstead 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 Moretonhampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£825,000
Flats1£205,000
Semi-Detached6£352,500
Terraced5£259,950

10 years median price trend in Moretonhampstead

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

Data Sources

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