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Upper Culm

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Upper Culm

Median price£350,000

Price per sq ft£334

Sales (last 12 months)33

Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £590K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £334 per square foot) in Upper Culm area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £2,350,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	23	£470,000	£330	£283,000	£347,500	£682,500	£919,030
Terraced	5	£295,000	£240	£209,000	£245,000	£340,000	£344,000
Semi-Detached	5	£254,000	£350	£215,200	£236,000	£260,000	£264,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Culm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Culm.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£332,500	£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	£470,000	£260,000	£245,000
2026	£538,000	—	—

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Culm.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£214	£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	£328	£351
2026	£314	—	—

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Devon district.

Band A£1,771

Band B£2,066

Band C£2,361

Band D£2,656

Band E£3,247

Band F£3,837

Band G£4,427

Band H£5,313

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Upper Culm ward.

Local councillors

Natasha Bradshaw

Upper Culm - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Simon John Clist