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South Hams

About

The South Hams is a coastal district in Devon, South West England, known for its scenic landscapes and historic towns. The area includes part of Dartmoor National Park, rolling countryside, and a long coastline with sandy beaches and cliffs. Key towns like Dartmouth, Totnes, and Kingsbridge offer historic architecture, markets, and harbours.

The district is popular for outdoor activities, including walking the South West Coast Path and sailing along the estuaries of the Dart and Salcombe. Agriculture and tourism are central to the local economy, with many farms, vineyards, and seafood producers. The South Hams combines rural charm with coastal appeal, attracting visitors year-round.

Area overview

On average South Hams has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Hams is £45,924 per year. There are 56 schools in South Hams: 42 primary (3 Outstanding and 33 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Hams Population

88,627

Population density

100 per km²

Demographics

British

83,481

94.19%

Other White

2,358

2.66%

Irish

456

0.51%

White and Asian (mixed)

413

0.47%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

318

0.36%

Total population: 88,628

Housing

Owns outright

17,708

45.02%

Owns with a mortgage

10,008

25.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

5,258

13.37%

Other social rented

3,925

9.98%

Other forms of private rent

1,068

2.72%

Total households: 39,337

Property prices in South Hams

Based on 1,251 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in South Hams area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £2,735,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South Hams over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	481	£480,000	£300,000	£385,000	£675,000	£1,200,000
Flats	129	£260,000	£130,000	£184,000	£380,000	£828,000
Semi-Detached	279	£325,000	£211,800	£275,000	£400,000	£715,800
Terraced	362	£285,000	£172,575	£226,028	£364,875	£624,750

10 years median price trend in South Hams

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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