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West Devon

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About

West Devon is a rural district in the southwestern part of England, covering an area of approximately 1,160 square kilometres. It includes parts of Dartmoor National Park, known for its rugged landscapes and granite tors. The district is sparsely populated, with small towns like Tavistock and Okehampton serving as key hubs for local services and commerce. Agriculture and tourism are important to the economy, with visitors drawn to the natural scenery and historic sites.

The area features a mix of moorland, farmland, and wooded valleys, with the River Tamar forming part of its western boundary. West Devon has a rich heritage, including medieval bridges, mining history, and traditional market towns. Transport links are limited, with the A30 and railway lines connecting it to Exeter and Cornwall. The district offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average West Devon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Devon is £44,880 per year. There are 36 schools in West Devon: 29 primary (1 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Devon Population
57,096
Population density
49.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
54,196
94.92%
Other White
1,306
2.29%
Irish
271
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
224
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
223
0.39%
Total population: 57,094

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
11,569
46.62%
Owns with a mortgage
6,043
24.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,830
15.43%
Other social rented
2,000
8.06%
Other forms of private rent
696
2.8%
Total households: 24,818

Property prices in West Devon

Based on 760 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in West Devon area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Devon 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 Devon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached318£440,000
Flats69£150,000
Semi-Detached182£279,998
Terraced191£234,000

10 years median price trend in West Devon

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

All wards in West Devon

Bere Ferrers

Bridestowe

Buckland Monachorum

Burrator

Chagford

Dartmoor

Drewsteignton

Exbourne

Hatherleigh

Mary Tavy

Milton Ford

Okehampton North

Okehampton South

South Tawton

Tamarside

Tavistock North

Tavistock South East

Tavistock South West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.