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About

Upper Culm ward encompasses a primarily rural area of Mid Devon, centred around the villages of Hemyock and Clayhidon. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and the headwaters of the River Culm. Settlement is dispersed, with a network of narrow lanes connecting farms, hamlets, and the two main villages, which serve as local hubs with essential services and community facilities.

The area's history is closely tied to agriculture and the former Hemyock Castle, a 14th-century fortified manor. Local economy remains strongly connected to farming and land management. The Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, influence the ward's western boundary, offering walking routes along the escarpment with views across the Culm Valley.

Area overview

On average Upper Culm has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Culm is £53,761 per year. There are 2 schools in Upper Culm: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Upper Culm

Median price£342,500
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £579K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 (about £342 per square foot) in Upper Culm area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £926,700.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Culm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£552,500£330
Semi-Detached6£257,000£346
Terraced8£245,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Culm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Culm.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,750£187,500£218,000
2017£367,500£210,000£216,250
2018£375,000£197,000£190,000
2019£400,000£310,000£230,000
2020£373,000£230,000£220,500
2021£557,475£251,000£237,000
2022£555,000£257,000£325,000
2023£550,000£370,000£287,500
2024£572,500£257,500£260,000
2025£497,498£257,000£245,000
2026£460,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Culm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Culm.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£182£195
2017£281£278£185
2018£262£242£198
2019£263£271£208
2020£286£252£208
2021£309£321£230
2022£346£323£305
2023£362£392£310
2024£360£330£304
2025£336£342£351
2026£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Culm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Culm in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Upper Culm

What is the average house price in Upper Culm?

The median sale price in Upper Culm is £342,500 (about £342 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Upper Culm?

Upper Culm has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Upper Culm?

Upper Culm scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Upper Culm sits around rank 20,710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Upper Culm?

The average household income in Upper Culm is around £53,761 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Upper Culm?

Upper Culm is represented by 2 elected councillors: Natasha Bradshaw (Liberal Democrats) and Simon John Clist (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Upper Culm

TA219QY

Pond Lane

EX153LH

Craddock Cottages

EX153QJ

Higher Mead

EX153TW

Ford Street

EX153JX

Hemyock Road

EX153SX

Upper Culm

EX153RF

Fore Street

EX153XE

The Oaks

EX153NG

Bramley Way

EX153XF

Blackdown View

EX153XB

Hollingarth Way

EX153GG

Dairy Close

EX153NR

Gaddon Down

EX153UQ

Whitehall

EX152HX

Tedburrow Lane

EX153QF

Upper Culm

EX153SL

Lower Millhayes

EX153UT

Upper Culm

EX153HR

Upper Culm

EX153US

Culmstock Road

EX153QL

Jubilee Drive

EX153TR

Downlands Lane

EX153PE

Upper Culm

EX153TB

Rack Field Drive

EX153NS

Upper Culm

EX153NA

Mill Lane

EX153NH

Heckpen View

EX153GD

Searles Drive

EX153TZ

Station Road

EX153JN

Upper Culm

EX153UF

Upper Culm

EX153RY

Parklands

EX153PH

Caller's Lane

EX153UW

Upper Culm

EX153SY

Upper Culm

EX153NL

Upper Culm

EX153SW

Withy Lane

TA219QZ

Upper Culm

EX153UE

Upper Culm

EX152HR

Upper Culm

EX153TJ

Blackdown Court

EX153TE

Station Road

EX153HU

Upper Culm

EX153LT

Upper Culm

EX153QG

Prowses

EX153RW

Westown

EX153RQ

Conigar Lane

EX153PJ

Upper Culm

EX153LJ

Upper Culm

EX153JE

Silver Street

EX153QY

Upper Culm

EX153QU

Upper Culm

EX153AU

Churchills Rise

EX153RZ

Castle Park

EX144SR

Upper Culm

EX153HQ

Great Close

EX153NP

Ashill Moor

EX153SR

Follet Close

EX153HF

Blackwater Road

EX153XJ

St Margarets Close

EX153HL

Hunter's Hill

EX153HJ

Hunters Way

EX153JU

Hemyock Road

EX153JF

Silver Street

EX153SA

Castle Park

EX153PD

Upper Culm

EX153SP

Ellises Cottages

EX153HG

Blackwater Road

EX153PY

Upper Culm

EX152HT

Upper Culm

EX153QS

High Street

EX153LR

Pilemoor Cottages

EX153BD

Almshayne Cottages

EX153JB

Hemyock Road

EX153FY

Earland Rise

EX153JW

Blackwater Road

EX153JY

Upper Culm

EX153QQ

Redwood Close

EX153SF

Station Road

EX153HW

Upper Culm

EX152HL

Upper Culm

EX153QZ

Upper Culm

EX153SE

Station Road

EX153SH

Riverside

EX153RD

Logan Way

EX152HU

Upper Culm

EX152HS

Upper Culm

EX153SQ

South View

EX152JB

Upper Culm

EX153LW

Old Post Office Cottages

EX153UL

Upper Culm

EX153QD

Broad Street

EX153TL

Garlandhayes Lane

EX153JS

Threadneedle Street

EX153JD

Fore Street

EX153HA

Millmoor

EX153TX

Upper Culm

EX153GF

Culmstock Road

EX153LY

Upper Culm

EX153SG

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.