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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 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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	11	£290,000	£192,500	£247,500	£466,000	£523,000
Detached	9	£595,000	£452,000	£570,000	£750,000	£932,000
Terraced	5	£233,000	£218,200	£231,000	£270,000	£274,800

10 years median price trend in Whimple & Rockbeare

Data Sources

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

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

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