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South Tawton

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About

South Tawton ward is located in West Devon, covering a rural area with a mix of farmland, woodland, and small settlements. The ward includes the village of South Tawton, known for its historic church and traditional Devon character. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and open countryside, typical of the Dartmoor fringe.

The area is primarily agricultural, with scattered farms and hamlets. Local amenities are limited, with a focus on community-led services and events. The ward benefits from proximity to Dartmoor National Park, offering outdoor recreation opportunities. Transport links are mostly rural roads, connecting to larger towns like Okehampton.

Area overview

On average South Tawton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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 of residents in South Tawton is £45,837 per year. There are 1 schools in South Tawton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

6.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Tawton Population

1,931

Population density

37.8 per km²

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

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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in South Tawton area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£465,000	£360,125	£426,250	£561,000	£661,500
Flats	1	£123,000	£123,000	£123,000	£123,000	£123,000
Semi-Detached	9	£344,000	£260,400	£310,000	£405,000	£585,500
Terraced	5	£280,000	£242,000	£260,000	£310,000	£329,000

10 years price trend in South Tawton