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South Tawton

About

South Tawton ward is a rural parish located on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The area is centred around the village of South Zeal, with its historic main street running along the line of the old A30 road. The landscape consists of farmland, wooded valleys, and open moorland, with the River Taw flowing through the parish. The ward includes smaller settlements like Sticklepath and surrounds a significant portion of the moor's northern fringe.

The area is defined by its upland character and historic routes. The medieval South Tawton church stands apart from the main village, a feature of many Dartmoor parishes. A notable landmark is the early 19th-century toll house in South Zeal, marking the old turnpike road. Economic activity has traditionally been linked to agriculture and local stone quarrying, with the moor providing common grazing land for livestock.

Area overview

On average South Tawton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Tawton is £51,879 per year. There are 1 schools in South Tawton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Tawton is home to around 1,931 people, with a population density of about 37.8 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Tawton Population

1,931

Population density

37.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.07(-6%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.05(+6%)

Other theft

7.25(+29%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.7(-12%)

Public order

4.66(-29%)

South West average

Demographics

British

1,855

96.16%

Other White

1.92%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

African

0.31%

Irish

0.21%

Total population: 1,929

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

669

40.62%

Level 3 (A level)

239

14.51%

No qualifications

228

13.84%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

219

13.3%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

150

9.11%

Total 16+ residents: 1,647

Housing

Owns outright

429

51.38%

Owns with a mortgage

209

25.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

100

11.98%

Other social rented

6.59%

Other forms of private rent

2.87%

Total households: 835

Property prices in South Tawton

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in South Tawton area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £700,000.

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 Tawton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£542,500	£413,000	£443,750	£577,000	£668,500
Flats	1	£123,000	£123,000	£123,000	£123,000	£123,000
Semi-Detached	8	£380,000	£303,500	£335,500	£397,500	£466,750
Terraced	9	£285,000	£221,000	£260,000	£310,000	£331,250

10 years median price trend in South Tawton

All postcodes in South Tawton

EX202NE

Grove Meadow

EX202NP

Steddaford Court

EX201QJ

South Tawton

EX201QU

Tor Down

EX202BQ

Itton Road

EX202RA

Brandis Lane

EX202JR

Shelly Road

EX202LN

South Tawton

EX202NJ

South Tawton

EX175BA

Sessland Lane

EX202PR

South Tawton

EX202RJ

Brandis Lane

EX202QA

South Tawton

EX175AZ

Langdown View

EX202NX

The Croft

EX201RA

South Tawton

EX202JL

Zeal Head

EX202JT

Shelly Road

EX202JU

Shelly Road

EX202NQ

Back Lane

EX202PZ

South Tawton

EX202PW

South Tawton

EX201QL

Tongue End Cross

EX202JP

Shelly Road

EX202JY

Brook Cottages

EX202LB

Ramsley

EX202LS

South Tawton

EX202NH

South Tawton

EX202JX

Shelly Road

EX201RE

South Tawton

EX202PL

South Tawton

EX202RB

Livaton

EX202PN

Exeter Road

EX175BB

Itton Road

EX201RB

Fatherford Road

EX202PU

South Tawton

EX202QH

South Tawton

EX202RH

Ring Hill

EX202JG

South Tawton

EX202NZ

South Tawton

EX202QG

South Tawton

EX202BE

South Tawton

EX202LF

Ramsley

EX202PG

Shelly Road

EX202RD

Brandis Lane

EX202QB

South Tawton

EX201QY

Fatherford Road

EX202NL

Skaigh View Cottages

EX202NY

Hillfield

EX202PJ

South Tawton

EX202QJ

Exeter Road

EX202NB

Oaktree Park

EX202NF

South Tawton

EX202RL

Brandis Lane

EX202SB

South Tawton

EX202NG

Willey Lane

EX202PE

South Tawton

EX202PS

South Tawton

EX202LU

Wickington Lane

EX202BG

South Tawton

EX202JZ

Brights Cottages

EX202LQ

South Tawton

EX202LX

South Tawton

EX202JE

Shelly Road

EX202NS

Ford Court

EX202JQ

South Tawton

EX202LT

Woodball Cottages

EX202PQ

Shelly Road

EX202QD

South Tawton

EX202RF

South Tawton

EX202PB

South Tawton

EX202PY

South Tawton

EX202PP

Beaconpark Lane

EX202SD

Cocktree Throat

EX201RD

Skaigh Lane

EX202FG

Holmes Field

EX202LG

Tawton Lane

EX202LR

Slewhill Cross Lane

EX202RE

Addiscott

EX202JN

South Tawton

EX202LE

Ramsley

EX202NW

Brookside Cottages

EX202JJ

South Tawton

EX202NU

South Tawton

EX202LY

Wickington Lane

EX202LW

Church View

EX202JH

South Tawton

EX202LD

Ramsley

EX202LL

Vicarage Lane

EX202LJ

Church Ways

EX202JS

Shelly Road

EX202NT

Prospect Place

EX202LP

South Tawton

EX202NR

South Tawton

EX201QX

South Tawton

EX201QZ

Church Cottages

EX202RG

South Tawton

EX202LA

Cawsand View Cottages

EX202PD

South Tawton

EX202PT

Shelly Court

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in South Tawton

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