South Tawton
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
South Tawton at a glance
- House prices
- £333,750
- Middle61st percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 5th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 35.6 per 1,000 residents
- Strong88th percentile
- Flood risk
- 2.8% of the area in flood zones
- Middle33rd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs South Tawton a good place to live?
South Tawton may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in West Devon below.
South Tawton and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| South Tawton | £333,750 | 35.6 |
| Exbourne | £325,000 | 36.3 |
| Dartmoor | £357,000 | 42.1 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in South Tawton
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 35.6 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 88th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in South Tawton
House prices
- Median sale price
- £333,750
- Percentile
- 61st percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Median of 12 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in South Tawton
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in South Tawton is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 16.3 per 1,000 residents: lower than West Devon (22.0) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | South Tawton | West Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 16.3 | 22.0 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 7.9 | 5.4 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3.6 | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Public order | 3.0 | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Drugs | 1.8 | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.8 | 1.7 | 5.3 |
| Other crime | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0.0 | 3.9 | 10.7 |
| Burglary | 0.0 | 1.1 | 3.7 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in South Tawton
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in South Tawton
Flood risk
2.8% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 2.1% of the area. That is the 33rd percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in South Tawton
Transport
5th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is South Tawton a good place to live?
South Tawton may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is South Tawton safe?
South Tawton ranks in the 88th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in South Tawton?
The median sale price was £333,750 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 61st percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in South Tawton?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near South Tawton?
Nearby public profiles include Exbourne in West Devon and Dartmoor in West Devon.
