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Whimple & Rockbeare

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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whimple & Rockbeare Population

3,012

Population density

140.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,883

95.75%

Other White

1.96%

Other

0.37%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.3%

Irish

0.3%

Total population: 3,011

Economics

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

Owns outright

583

46.31%

Owns with a mortgage

397

31.53%

Private landlord or letting agency

113

8.98%

Social rents from council

5.08%

Other social rented

4.53%

Total households: 1,259

Property prices in Whimple & Rockbeare

Median price£364,000

Price per sq ft£319

Sales (last 12 months)24

Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £533K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £364,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Whimple & Rockbeare area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	8	£622,500	£364	£448,000	£552,500	£702,500	£827,750
Semi-Detached	11	£290,000	£281	£175,500	£237,500	£411,500	£483,500
Flats	1	£285,000	£180	£285,000	£285,000	£285,000	£285,000
Terraced	4	£224,000	£323	£202,250	£211,250	£243,750	£269,550

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whimple & Rockbeare

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£485,000	£295,000	£201,750
2017	£440,000	£285,000	£185,875
2018	£430,000	£276,500	£225,000
2019	£435,000	£310,000	£282,000
2020	£416,525	£299,798	£252,000
2021	£485,000	£317,500	£267,975
2022	£575,000	£396,000	£296,000
2023	£495,000	£370,000	£290,000
2024	£436,500	£486,000	£275,000
2025	£590,500	£275,000	£234,000
2026	£690,000	£397,500	£200,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£247	£239	£169
2017	£284	£209	£261
2018	£308	£272	£308
2019	£314	£265	£268
2020	£306	£293	£297
2021	£325	£263	£296
2022	£389	£370	£331
2023	£360	£344	£405
2024	£345	£365	£347
2025	£337	£313	£323
2026	£360	£258	£221

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail