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West Dart

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About

West Dart ward covers a rural expanse in the northern part of the South Hams district. Its landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and the upper reaches of the River Dart itself. The area includes several villages, such as Buckfastleigh and Scorriton, which serve as local centres amidst the predominantly agricultural surroundings. The ward's topography is defined by the eastern fringes of Dartmoor, bringing a mix of pasture and moorland.

A notable feature is the presence of Buckfast Abbey, a working monastery with a complex history dating back over a thousand years. The ward contains sections of the Dart Valley, where the river cuts through the countryside. Economic activities are largely linked to farming, forestry, and tourism drawn to the natural setting and historic sites. The area maintains a quiet, dispersed settlement pattern typical of this region.

Area overview

On average West Dart has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Dart is £56,354 per year. There are 1 schools in West Dart: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Dart is home to around 2,560 people, with a population density of about 45.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Dart Population
2,560
Population density
45.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.73(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.64(-55%)
Other theft
5.08(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-28%)
Public order
4.3(-34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,337
91.36%
Other White
115
4.5%
Irish
25
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.55%
Total population: 2,558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,116
50.02%
Level 3 (A level)
327
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
263
11.79%
No qualifications
214
9.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
173
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 2,231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
613
53.21%
Owns with a mortgage
235
20.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
16.23%
Other social rented
58
5.03%
Other forms of private rent
35
3.04%
Total households: 1,152

Property prices in West Dart

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £479,730 in West Dart area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Dart 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 West Dart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached5£375,000
Detached15£625,000
Terraced12£253,500

10 years median price trend in West Dart

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dart.

All postcodes in West Dart

TQ97SP

Angle Cottages

TQ97EU

Charleycombe Cottages

TQ97TX

Hernaford Road

TQ60HN

Old Mill Creek

TQ97TP

Harbourne Terrace

TQ97DX

Sharpham Barton Cottages

TQ97SL

St Andrews Cottages

TQ97UH

Bridgeside

TQ97TE

Old Road

TQ97TB

Old Road

TQ97FB

West Dart

TQ97FY

West Dart

TQ60HS

Riverside Road

TQ97UF

West Dart

TQ60HP

West Dart

TQ97SY

West Dart

TQ97TA

Old Road

TQ97TT

Moreleigh Road

TQ97TF

Old Road

TQ60JB

West Dart

TQ97ET

Abbey Road

TQ97PP

Bennett's Cross

TQ97TQ

Bow Road

TQ97FG

Woodland Road

TQ97UZ

Hill Park

TQ97HD

Globe Cottages

TQ97TH

Marl Park

TQ97FQ

Smallwell Lane

TQ97ST

School Hill

TQ97FU

Hothill Lane

TQ97PR

Bennett's Cross

TQ97PT

Dundridge Mews

TQ97HA

Willow Cottages

TQ97HU

Bow Road

TQ96GH

West Dart

TQ97LP

West Dart

TQ97HF

Butts Lane

TQ97SE

Morleigh Road

TQ97UG

Church Court

TQ97TD

Broad Steps

TQ97UY

Orchard Cottages

TQ97EF

Beenleigh

TQ97HN

Priory View

TQ97TR

Brook Villas

TQ60JA

West Dart

TQ97EG

West Dart

TQ97FL

West Dart

TQ97TY

Woodcourt Road

TQ97TN

Youldons Close

TQ60EX

Manor Street

TQ97HQ

West Dart

TQ97TU

Hillside

TQ97TS

Moreleigh Road

TQ97ED

Smallwell Lane

TQ97UR

Church Close

TQ97LR

Hatchlands Farm Cottages

Data Sources

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