House prices in Mid Devon
The median price paid for a home in Mid Devon was £276,250 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 906 sales. House prices in Mid Devon fell 4.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 4.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Mid Devon was 8% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Mid Devon was £878 a month in August 2026, 1.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Mid Devon had 5.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Mid Devon stands out
- Mid Devon has the 14th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 67.2%.
- Prices in Mid Devon had the 14th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−4.7%).
- Rents in Mid Devon had the 28th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+1.3%).
House prices in Mid Devon
The median price paid in Mid Devon was £276,250 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 906 sales, or £3,186 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £410,000 | 322 | £3,459 | +2.5% | +11.6% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £268,000 | 234 | £3,207 | −0.7% | +7.2% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £219,250 | 294 | £2,937 | −2.6% | +4.9% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £130,000 | 56 | £2,480 | −13.3% | 0.0% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Devon | £276,250 | −4.7% | +4.3% | £3,186 | −1.9% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Mid Devon sold for a median £3,186 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Mid Devon has the 150th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −4.7% change over the year is the 14th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest fall of 26 local authorities in South West.
Broadband and mobile in Mid Devon
67.2% of premises in Mid Devon can get gigabit broadband and 88.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 67.2% can get full fibre, and 6.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 14th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
72.9% of premises in Mid Devon get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in Mid Devon
The average private rent in Mid Devon was £878 a month in August 2026, 1.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Mid Devon are 26.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Mid Devon has the 100th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Mid Devon
857 homes were sold in Mid Devon in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.01 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Mid Devon were 1.8% up on the year before and 41.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 140th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Mid Devon
The police recorded 4,465 crimes in Mid Devon in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.5 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.91 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.84 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.60 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.20 |
Mid Devon has the 47th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 9th lowest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Mid Devon
Mid Devon is the 126th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 126th |
| Income | 176th |
| Employment | 177th |
| Education and skills | 127th |
| Health | 160th |
| Crime | 276th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 17th |
| Living environment | 76th |
People moving in and out in Mid Devon
In the year ending June 2025, 5,360 people moved to Mid Devon from elsewhere in the UK and 4,552 moved away, a net gain of 808 (9.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Exeter 835
- East Devon 643
- Somerset 504
Most moved out to
- Exeter 570
- Somerset 568
- East Devon 553
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Mid Devon
How much does a house cost in Mid Devon?
The median price paid for a home in Mid Devon was £276,250 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £410,000; semi-detached £268,000; terraced £219,250; flats £130,000.
Are house prices in Mid Devon going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Mid Devon fell 4.7%, and over five years it rose 4.3%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Mid Devon?
The average private rent in Mid Devon was £878 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £641; 2 bed £809; 3 bed £995; 4+ bed £1,452.
Is Mid Devon a safe place to live?
Mid Devon had 5.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 47th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Mid Devon?
67.2% of premises in Mid Devon can get full fibre and 67.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Exeter 17 km
- Teignbridge 29 km
- East Devon 29 km
- North Devon 31 km
- West Devon 40 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.