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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£420
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £793K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £420 per square foot) in West Dart area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,750 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£765,000£429
Semi-Detached4£372,500£428
Terraced10£257,500£350
Flats1£159,750£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Dart

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dart.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£243,750£253,700
2017£597,500£310,750£257,500
2018£525,000£244,000£271,000
2019£633,750£346,000£315,000
2020£795,000£320,000£306,500
2021£740,000£377,500£287,000
2022£748,800£410,000£325,000
2023£905,000£510,000£595,000
2024£950,000£513,750£287,500
2025£660,000£515,000£267,000
2026£565,000£375,000£641,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dart.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dart.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349£263£220
2017£314£240£284
2018£355£273£268
2019£310£277£335
2020£403£312£263
2021£407£393£300
2022£412£406£373
2023£493£533£454
2024£517£441£298
2025£514£421£318
2026£455£435
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dart.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Dart in the last year.

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.