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South Tawton

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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Tawton Population
1,931
Population density
37.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.14(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.29(-44%)
Other theft
6.73(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.66(-28%)
Public order
2.59(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,855
96.16%
Other White
37
1.92%
African
6
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.31%
Other Black
4
0.21%
Total population: 1,929

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
429
51.38%
Owns with a mortgage
209
25.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
100
11.98%
Other social rented
55
6.59%
Other forms of private rent
24
2.87%
Total households: 835

Property prices in South Tawton

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in South Tawton area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Tawton 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 South Tawton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced8£287,500
Detached7£540,000
Semi-Detached7£380,000

10 years median price trend in South Tawton

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

All postcodes in South Tawton

EX202PH

Shelly Road

EX202JX

Shelly Road

EX202JP

Shelly Road

EX202LW

Church View

EX202PP

Beaconpark Lane

EX202NP

Steddaford Court

EX202LA

Cawsand View Cottages

EX202NR

South Tawton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.