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About

Upper Yeo & Taw ward is a predominantly rural area in north-central Mid Devon, characterised by rolling farmland and small, scattered settlements. The landscape is shaped by the upper reaches of the River Taw and its tributaries, which flow through valleys and pastureland. The ward includes the village of Romansleigh and several hamlets, with agriculture forming the central economic activity. The area maintains a quiet, agricultural character with limited larger-scale development.

The local geography is defined by its position within the Taw Valley, with a network of narrow lanes connecting farms and communities. A notable local landmark is the historic packhorse bridge at New Bridge, crossing the River Taw. The area provides access to stretches of the Tarka Trail, following the river's course for walking and cycling. Community life is focused around the parish churches and village halls within its constituent parishes.

Area overview

On average Upper Yeo & Taw has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Yeo & Taw is £52,742 per year. There are 2 schools in Upper Yeo & Taw: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

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

Property prices in Upper Yeo & Taw

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £330K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Upper Yeo & Taw area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,750 up to £702,000.

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 Yeo & Taw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£345,000£273
Semi-Detached13£257,000£274
Terraced13£238,000£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Yeo & Taw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Yeo & Taw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,500£210,000£184,000
2017£397,250£199,375£182,000
2018£325,000£223,500£176,500
2019£250,000£207,000£180,000
2020£320,000£249,950£207,500
2021£407,000£259,950£220,000
2022£450,000£315,000£260,000
2023£572,500£315,000£250,600
2024£366,000£257,500£270,000
2025£350,000£265,000£252,500
2026£345,000£202,500£251,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Yeo & Taw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Yeo & Taw.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£211£196
2017£211£213£196
2018£217£222£209
2019£234£235£233
2020£246£234£208
2021£264£265£244
2022£316£280£243
2023£301£269£287
2024£261£251£244
2025£275£274£278
2026£273£281£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Yeo & Taw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Yeo & Taw in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Upper Yeo & Taw

What is the average house price in Upper Yeo & Taw?

The median sale price in Upper Yeo & Taw is £280,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Upper Yeo & Taw?

Upper Yeo & Taw has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Upper Yeo & Taw?

Upper Yeo & Taw scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Upper Yeo & Taw sits around rank 14,977 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 Yeo & Taw?

The average household income in Upper Yeo & Taw is around £52,742 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Upper Yeo & Taw?

Upper Yeo & Taw is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alex White (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176BN

Southmoor

EX176HZ

Natson Mill Lane

EX176LT

Nymet Avenue

EX175LZ

Fernworthy Close

EX176DL

Beer Lane

EX175NG

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX66LR

Easterbrook Lane

EX175JT

Lychgate Park

EX175LN

Morchard Road

EX176DY

Sturt Cottages

EX175AS

Spestos Lane

EX175EQ

Tarka Meade

EX176AT

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176HW

Station Road

EX176BE

Birch Lane

EX175LG

Barn Hill

EX176FT

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176EF

Barn Hill

EX176LA

Hampson Lane

EX176EZ

Reeve View

EX176ED

Furzepark Lane

EX176DX

Glebelands

EX176ES

Mill Lane

EX176DR

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX187SN

Bankland Lane

EX176BB

Barton Lane

EX187SH

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175NS

Elston Lane

EX175NX

Bewsley Hill

EX176FN

Birch Lane

EX176LL

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176BW

Frogberry Cross

EX176JG

St Martins Close

EX175NN

Porch Cottage

EX176FP

Monks View

EX176LP

Sanders Road

EX175NF

Station Terrace

EX176FA

Burrow Lane

EX176DQ

Western Road

EX175LB

Furzedown Cottages

EX176LD

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175LT

Wright Drive

EX175BX

Goblin Hill

EX175NH

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176LJ

Newton Lane

EX176EQ

Union Hill

EX176BY

Iter Park

EX187SJ

Abbotsham Lane

EX175NP

Jubilee Terrace

EX176BJ

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176JB

Bow Mill Lane

EX176AX

Barton Lane

EX176HN

Junction Road

EX176ET

Wallens

EX176AY

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175DW

Barton Court

EX202DW

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176EN

Hildens Cottages

EX187RB

Kitchadon Road

EX187RA

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175BJ

Orchard Meadow

EX175LX

Fernworthy Park

EX176DA

Lammacott Farm Cottages

EX176JR

Appledore Cottages

EX175LY

Fernworthy Gardens

EX175PE

Dulings Meadow

EX176HS

Station Road

EX175BN

Meadowside Court

EX176DS

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176DE

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175NT

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175LE

Chaffcombe

EX187SL

Brushford Lane

EX176BR

Holm Hill

EX176HJ

Nymet Hayes

EX176EP

Tracey Cottages

EX176JE

Bow Mill Lane

EX176BU

Iter Park

EX176AR

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175LW

Clevelands

EX176BQ

Orchard Close

EX175HS

Mill Avenue

EX176DH

Gissage Hill

EX176LE

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176EB

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175LD

Beers Hill

EX175LA

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX175NQ

Sunnymead

EX175LH

Morchard Road

EX176TA

Mill Leat Cottages

EX176DJ

Eastern Road

EX176LH

Newton Lane

EX176ER

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176HB

Upper Yeo & Taw

EX176FB

Junction Road

EX176EJ

Beech Drive

EX176HU

Station Road

EX175AD

Hillerton Cross

EX187QZ

Fourways

EX176EY

Upper Yeo & Taw

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.