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Area guide · South Hams

Living in Dartmouth

A snapshot of life in Dartmouth, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Dartmouth is a village in South Hams, South West with a population of 5,260. The average house price is £517,774.

Where Dartmouth ranks

Population

5,260

Avg House Price

£517,774

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

285 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,455

Median Age

50.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Dartmouth's detached homes (£784,250) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£336,638).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Dartmouth prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£385,946 → £517,774).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£784,250£620,00034
Semi-Detached£459,337£365,00025
Terraced£373,266£320,00045
Flat£336,638£327,50034

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Dartmouth is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary1
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Dartmouth AcademySecondaryGood
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, DartmouthPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Dartmouth averages 285 Mbps — 185% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Dartmouth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 53.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score66.8
% Rated C or Above53.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,475

Demographics & Economy

Population5,260
Median Age50.3
Median Household Income£29,455
Employment Rate54.1%
Owner Occupied70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified39.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Dartmouth?
The average house price in Dartmouth is £517,774 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Dartmouth?
The most affordable entry point in Dartmouth is a flat, with an average price of £336,638.
How are the schools in Dartmouth?
Dartmouth has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Dartmouth?
Average broadband download speeds in Dartmouth are around 285 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.8% of premises.
How big is Dartmouth?
Dartmouth is a settlement in South Hams with a population of approximately 5,260.

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