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Tale Vale

England / South West / East Devon / Tale Vale

About

Tale Vale ward is located in East Devon, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes parts of the Otter Valley, with landscapes characterised by rolling farmland and small villages. Settlements such as Talaton and Payhembury are within its boundaries, featuring traditional thatched cottages and historic churches.

The area is primarily agricultural, with a focus on dairy and arable farming. Local amenities include village halls, pubs, and primary schools, serving the close-knit communities. The ward is bordered by the River Otter, providing natural scenery and walking routes. Public transport links are limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles for travel.

Area overview

On average Tale Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tale Vale is £50,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Tale Vale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tale Vale Population
2,476
Population density
49.3 per km²

Demographics

British
2,398
96.81%
Other White
29
1.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.36%
Irish
6
0.24%
Total population: 2,477

Housing

Owns outright
471
47.48%
Owns with a mortgage
290
29.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
114
11.49%
Social rents from council
61
6.15%
Other forms of private rent
43
4.33%
Total households: 992

Property prices in Tale Vale

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Tale Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,500 up to £910,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£500,000
Semi-Detached5£320,000
Terraced3£212,000

10 years price trend in Tale Vale

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.