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Whimple & Rockbeare

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About

The Whimple & Rockbeare ward encompasses a rural area of East Devon, characterised by farmland and small villages. The landscape is defined by gentle rolling hills and fields, with the parish of Whimple forming a central settlement. The area is primarily agricultural, with a mix of arable and livestock farming shaping the local economy and environment. Several smaller hamlets and dispersed farmsteads are spread across the ward.

The ward includes the village of Rockbeare, located near the intersection of the A30 and A3052 roads. This location gives it a different character, with some light industrial and business park development alongside older residential areas. The historic Rockbeare Manor is a noted local building. The overall pattern is one of quiet, working countryside, where the main through roads provide a contrast to the quieter internal lanes.

Area overview

On average Whimple & Rockbeare has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whimple & Rockbeare is £61,262 per year. There are 2 schools in Whimple & Rockbeare: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whimple & Rockbeare is home to around 3,012 people, with a population density of about 140.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whimple & Rockbeare Population
3,012
Population density
140.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.51(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.62(-29%)
Public order
9.63(+47%)
Other theft
7.97(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.64(+18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,883
95.75%
Other White
59
1.96%
Other
11
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.3%
Irish
9
0.3%
Total population: 3,011

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
978
38.66%
Level 3 (A level)
452
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
355
14.03%
No qualifications
292
11.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
246
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 2,530

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
583
46.31%
Owns with a mortgage
397
31.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
8.98%
Social rents from council
64
5.08%
Other social rented
57
4.53%
Total households: 1,259

Property prices in Whimple & Rockbeare

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Whimple & Rockbeare area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whimple & Rockbeare 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 Whimple & Rockbeare over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached11£290,000
Detached9£595,000
Terraced5£233,000

10 years median price trend in Whimple & Rockbeare

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare.

All postcodes in Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52LL

Honiton Road

EX52EP

Grange Cottages

EX52QY

Talaton Road

EX52GF

The Square

EX111LF

Exeter Road

EX52NT

Broadclyst Road

EX52SQ

Webbers Close

EX52QX

Holly Ball Lane

EX52SU

Church Road

EX52SZ

Church Road

EX52DZ

London Road

EX52QL

Talaton Road

EX52YF

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52ES

Honiton Road

EX52PW

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52PT

London Road

EX52ST

The Square

EX52TE

Dince Hill Close

EX52PY

London Road

EX52UJ

Greenacre

EX52PH

London Road

EX52AS

Applewood Grove

EX52QJ

Talaton Road

EX52UE

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52LN

Honiton Road

EX52TW

West View Close

EX52FP

London Road

EX52EW

Stoneylands

EX52ED

London Road

EX52PS

Exeter Road

EX52TX

The Green

EX52LP

Silver Lane

EX52GH

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52LU

Rag Lane

EX52TU

Chard Avenue

EX52LW

Silver Lane

EX52QR

Woodhayes Lane

EX52QA

Slewton Crescent

EX52HF

Cherry Tree Close

EX52TA

Church Road

EX52TF

Church Road

EX52ER

Gribble Lane

EX52UB

The Farm

EX52PQ

London Road

EX111GN

Brickyard Road

EX52SL

The Square

EX111LE

Exeter Road

EX52EA

London Road

EX52UH

Heberton Close

EX52QP

Lilypond Lane

EX52NP

The Paddock

EX52SR

The Square

EX52EQ

Parsons Lane

EX52HE

Allercombe Lane

EX111LA

Telegraph Lane

EX52DW

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52QQ

Talaton Road

EX52EU

Quarter Mile Lane

EX52EG

Hoopers Court

EX52QD

The Withey

EX52TR

Broadway

EX52QB

London Road

EX52HG

Birch End

EX52SX

Church Road

EX52FX

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52ET

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52GL

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52FE

Manor Cottages

EX52EL

Stoneylands

EX52UU

Henry Lewis Close

EX52UF

Rectory Close

EX52TP

Grove Road

EX52LG

Rookswood Lane

EX52UT

Elizabeth Close

EX52NU

Knowle Cross Lane

EX52QS

Birdcage Lane

EX52TQ

Woodhayes Lane

EX52HH

Hazel Grove

EX52HD

Allercombe Hill

EX52EF

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52SJ

Bramley Gardens

EX52QE

Coopers Dray

EX52UD

The Green

EX52EE

London Road

EX52SY

Church Road

EX52QH

Station Road

EX52LR

Lowbrook

EX52EY

Palmer's Lane

EX52QN

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52TY

The Green

EX52UA

The Green

EX52HB

Honiton Road

EX52UG

Manley Close

EX52NX

Rull Lane

EX52WY

Whimple & Rockbeare

EX52TD

Woodhayes Cottages

EX52EJ

The Village

EX52EX

Manor Farm Mews

EX52NZ

Broadclyst Road

EX52LS

Honiton Road

Data Sources

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