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About

Witheridge ward is a rural area centred around the village of the same name, located on a high ridge of land between the valleys of the River Yeo and the Little Dart River. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows, and scattered settlements. The ward encompasses several smaller hamlets and a significant amount of agricultural land, with livestock farming being a central part of the local economy.

The area maintains a quiet, working character. The village itself has essential services including a shop, pub, and primary school, serving the surrounding community. A notable local landmark is the tall stone spire of St. John the Baptist Church, which is visible from miles around across the open countryside, acting as a traditional waypoint in this elevated part of Devon.

Area overview

On average Witheridge has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witheridge is £44,941 per year. There are 3 schools in Witheridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witheridge is home to around 2,465 people, with a population density of about 31.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witheridge Population
2,465
Population density
31.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.08(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.14(+56%)
Other theft
8.92(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.52(-43%)
Public order
8.52(+30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,397
97.24%
Other White
32
1.3%
Irish
7
0.28%
Indian
6
0.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
0.24%
Total population: 2,465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
570
27.25%
No qualifications
427
20.41%
Level 3 (A level)
365
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
328
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
207
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 2,092

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
513
49.28%
Owns with a mortgage
268
25.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
112
10.76%
Other social rented
72
6.92%
Other forms of private rent
42
4.03%
Total households: 1,041

Property prices in Witheridge

Median price£308,750
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £385K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £308,750 (about £290 per square foot) in Witheridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £659,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witheridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£390,000£316
Terraced5£290,000£220
Semi-Detached10£232,750£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witheridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witheridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£175,000£185,000
2017£291,250£190,000£161,000
2018£228,750£225,000£192,500
2019£287,500£170,000£200,000
2020£300,000£217,500£222,500
2021£298,000£215,000£223,500
2022£370,000£246,000£290,000
2023£390,500£267,500£241,250
2024£295,000£245,000£282,000
2025£336,400£230,000£290,000
2026£395,000£284,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witheridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witheridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£209£233
2017£265£203£200
2018£249£254£191
2019£263£228£184
2020£234£204£175
2021£267£265£270
2022£325£313£224
2023£302£279£322
2024£348£295£259
2025£316£281£220
2026£298£306£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witheridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Witheridge in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Witheridge

Is Witheridge safe?

Witheridge records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Witheridge?

The median sale price in Witheridge is £308,750 (about £290 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Witheridge?

Witheridge has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Witheridge?

Witheridge scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Witheridge sits around rank 10,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Witheridge?

The average household income in Witheridge is around £44,941 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Witheridge?

Witheridge is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter George Jones (Independent).

All postcodes in Witheridge

EX168HB

Broomhouse Park

EX168QB

Dart Hill

EX168EZ

Cannington Road

EX174ST

Blagrove Hill

EX168AQ

Rackenford Road

EX174SS

East Burrow Close

EX174TL

Witheridge

EX168QH

Bradford Moor Hill

EX364NL

Witheridge

EX364NH

Irishcombe Farm Cottages

EX168EF

Manor Cottages

EX168DX

Crow Lane

EX168AS

Chapple Road

EX168AW

Witheridge

EX168DT

Meadow View

EX174TU

Affeton Hill

EX168QG

Bradford Moor Hill

EX168ER

Bickham Lane

EX174SZ

Thornham Lane

EX168AJ

Butts Close

EX168QQ

Witheridge

EX168TA

Old Market Field Industrial Estate

EX168DN

Tidderson Lane

EX168AB

Pullens Row

EX168AY

Shortridge Close

EX168PR

Drayford Lane

EX364NJ

Witheridge

EX168EG

Waterloo Hill

EX168AT

Brooke Road

EX168EL

Witheridge

EX168DF

Harvey Close

EX174SW

Blagrove Hill

EX174TZ

Horse Hill

EX168DB

Chapple Road

EX174TS

Witheridge

EX168FN

Witheridge

EX168DG

The Square

EX168DP

Claypark Hill

EX174TH

Ruston Hill

EX168FD

Willow Rise

EX174SY

Adworthy Lane

EX168FJ

Juniper Way

EX168DD

Lakelands Close

EX168QJ

Bradford Moor Hill

EX168DU

Church Lane

EX168PZ

Dart Hill

EX174SN

Witheridge

EX168AZ

Melhuish Close

EX168EP

Claypark Hill

EX168QW

Witheridge

EX168EU

Tidderson Lane

EX168DZ

Elworthy Hill

EX168PT

Coombe Ball Hill

EX168FE

Old Market Field Industrial Estate

EX168DS

Meadow View

EX168QF

Down Hill

EX168HA

Fore Street

EX168AP

Church Street

EX168DL

Bulworthy Knap

EX174SU

Blagrove Hill

EX364NP

Cleave Hill

EX168EQ

Wiriga Way

EX168ED

Green Lane

EX168QE

Pilliven Lane

EX168DW

Higher Bulworthy Lane

EX174TG

Rull Hill

EX168AG

North Street

EX174TJ

Deneridge Hill

EX168QD

Bradford Moor Hill

EX174TQ

Halse Lane

EX168EA

Crow Lane

EX174SL

Coombe Ball Hill

EX364NE

The Villas

EX174SX

Witheridge

EX168EB

Benson Close

EX174SR

Witheridge

EX168AX

Greenslade Road

EX168EN

Broadclose Hill

EX168AD

Tracey Green

EX168AH

Fore Street

EX168EW

Backstone Lane

EX168DR

Old Bell Hill

EX168QA

Dart Hill

EX168AU

Joan Spry Close

EX168PU

Newbridge Hill

EX168AR

Apple Tree Close

EX168AA

West Street

EX168AF

The Square

EX174UA

Witheridge

EX168EE

Witheridge

EX168ES

Station Road

EX168AL

East Close

EX364NN

Southdown Hill

EX364NF

Cleave Hill

EX168PX

Dart Hill

EX168AE

The Square

EX174TT

Witheridge

EX364NG

Cleave Hill

EX168PY

Newbridge Hill

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.