House prices in West Devon
The median price paid for a home in West Devon was £290,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 666 sales. House prices in West Devon fell 0.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 1.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in West Devon was 3% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in West Devon was £846 a month in August 2026, 3.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). West Devon had 4.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where West Devon stands out
- West Devon has the 10th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 64.2%.
- West Devon has the 11th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 4.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in West Devon had the 33rd smallest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+1.8%).
House prices in West Devon
The median price paid in West Devon was £290,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 666 sales, or £3,103 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £430,500 | 249 | £3,395 | +3.7% | +11.8% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £270,000 | 159 | £3,146 | +1.7% | +10.2% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £225,000 | 190 | £2,797 | −0.9% | +9.8% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £155,000 | 68 | £2,852 | +3.3% | −8.3% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Devon | £290,000 | −0.4% | +1.8% | £3,103 | −3.2% |
| 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 West Devon sold for a median £3,103 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 13% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
West Devon has the 153rd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −0.4% change over the year is the 141st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 12th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
Broadband and mobile in West Devon
64.2% of premises in West Devon can get gigabit broadband and 86.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 64.2% can get full fibre, and 7.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 10th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
72.2% of premises in West Devon get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Crime in West Devon
The police recorded 2,444 crimes in West Devon in the 12 months to August 2026, 4.3 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.19 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.42 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.54 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.13 |
West Devon has the 11th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 3rd 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.
Rents in West Devon
The average private rent in West Devon was £846 a month in August 2026, 3.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in West Devon are 22.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
West Devon has the 85th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in West Devon
646 homes were sold in West Devon in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.10 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in West Devon were 7.4% up on the year before and 31.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 114th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th 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.
Deprivation in West Devon
West Devon is the 117th 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 | 117th |
| Income | 182nd |
| Employment | 164th |
| Education and skills | 124th |
| Health | 166th |
| Crime | 293rd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 27th |
| Living environment | 39th |
People moving in and out in West Devon
In the year ending June 2025, 3,865 people moved to West Devon from elsewhere in the UK and 3,226 moved away, a net gain of 639 (10.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Cornwall 539
- Plymouth 486
- Torridge 211
Most moved out to
- Cornwall 454
- Plymouth 361
- Torridge 212
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about West Devon
How much does a house cost in West Devon?
The median price paid for a home in West Devon was £290,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £430,500; semi-detached £270,000; terraced £225,000; flats £155,000.
Are house prices in West Devon going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in West Devon fell 0.4%, and over five years it rose 1.8%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in West Devon?
The average private rent in West Devon was £846 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £603; 2 bed £771; 3 bed £952; 4+ bed £1,351.
Is West Devon a safe place to live?
West Devon had 4.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 11th 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 West Devon?
64.2% of premises in West Devon can get full fibre and 64.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Torridge 27 km
- Teignbridge 29 km
- Plymouth 29 km
- South Hams 36 km
- Exeter 39 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.