Property market | £327,659 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Exeter (8.4 miles) | |
Broadband | 58.9mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 97.7% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 2.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 269 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 443 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Newton Abbot level) | |
Community | Median age is 49.4 | Happiness is Below Average for Devon, Average for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Devon and Cornwall) | |
Commute (approx) | - Bristol Temple Meads (70 mins) | |
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£327,659 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Exeter (8.4 miles) | |
58.9mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 49.4 | Happiness is Below Average for Devon, Average for UK | |
Ranked 269 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 443 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Newton Abbot level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Devon and Cornwall) | |
- Bristol Temple Meads (70 mins) | |
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Westwood has one main store nearby, Sainsburys Dawlish. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Anchor Inn, Atmospheric Railway, Golden Sands Holiday Park, Lee's Bar, Mount Pleasant Inn, The Boathouse, The Galleon Inn, The Royal British Legion, T... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Chi Restaurant And Bar, Dawlish Sands Holiday Park (Diner), Rodean Restaurant, The Complex, The Kitchen, The Restaurant (Ladys Mile Holiday Park), The... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe Oasis, Cafe Oasis 2, River Exe Cafe. Westwood has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Westwood has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £494,723, which is down -0.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £327,659 (up 0.3% on last year) , a terraced house £255,296 (down -0.5% on last year) and a flat £171,490. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £670 per month. Property prices in Westwood are similar to the average property prices across Devon and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Westwood, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Devon region.
Property data is based on Teignbridge level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Westwood, or click here to browse the longer list of Westwood property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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4, Elston Meadow, Crediton, Devon , EX17 3SZ | Detached - Sold for £600,000 on 04/21/2023 |
3, Westwood Cottages, Crediton, Devon , EX17 3PE | Semi-Detached - Sold for £360,000 on 02/15/2023 |
WESTWOOD BARNS, , Crediton, Devon , EX17 3PE | Terraced - Sold for £235,000 on 01/09/2023 |
Westwood has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Dawlish College (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Elm Grove Road, Dawlish. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Lympstone Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Gatehouse Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Chances Educational Support Services | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Kenton Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Cockwood Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Dawlish College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Starcross Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Lympstone Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2022) | 58 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Exmouth |
Gatehouse Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (12/2/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Dawlish | |
Chances Educational Support Services Save school | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | 2: Good (13/02/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Devon | |
Kenton Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/1/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Exeter | |
Cockwood Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/20/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Exeter | |
Dawlish College Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/28/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Dawlish | |
Starcross Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/13/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Exeter |
School | Type |
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Lympstone Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2022) 58 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Gatehouse Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/2/2021) |
Chances Educational Support Services Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (13/02/2020) |
Kenton Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/1/2013) |
Cockwood Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/20/2014) |
Dawlish College Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/28/2019) |
Starcross Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/13/2013) |
Station | Distance from Westwood | Commute options |
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Starcross A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 89 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 174 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 174 mins - Great Western Railway - £1831 monthly fare) View details |
Exmouth A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 104 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 149 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Dawlish Warren A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (73 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 136 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (161 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Dawlish A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (75 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 137 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (162 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Lympstone Village A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 101 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 146 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Topsham A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 94 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 139 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 179 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 179 mins - Great Western Railway - £1831 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Teignbridge) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Teignbridge residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 97.7% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.2% | 2.9% |
Asian | 0.7% | 9.3% |
Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Newton Abbot consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.1% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 13.4% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 11.5% | 269 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.5% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.0% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 13.8% | |
Routine occupations | 11.5% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.0% | 443 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.1% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Devon is average (48mbps). Westwood is faster than this, with average download speeds of 58.9mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Newton Abbot level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 58.9 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 92.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.5% |
Crime stats were found at the Devon and Cornwall level:
Type | Devon and Cornwall | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 59 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 26 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Westwood.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Devon and Cornwall | River Otter, River Sid | Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth areas |
Devon and Cornwall | South Devon Coast | Exposed coastal areas at Dawlish Warren, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Branscombe, Seaton |
Devon and Cornwall | River Teign, River Bovey, River Lemon, River Kenn | Rivers Teign, Bovey and Lemon and coastal streams from Babbacombe to Kenton |
Devon and Cornwall | South Devon Coast | Low-lying areas and communities in the Erme, Avon, Kingsbridge, Dart, Teign and Exe Estuaries |
Devon and Cornwall | English Channel, South Devon Coast | Exposed coastal areas of Sidmouth, Seaton, Dawlish Warren, Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton |
Devon and Cornwall | South Devon Coast | Low-lying parts of Starcross and Cockwood, including The Strand and Generals Lane at Starcross and Cockwood Harbour |
Devon and Cornwall | South Devon Coast, Exe Estuary, River Exe, Bristol Channel | Low-lying parts of Dawlish Warren, Kenton, Eastdon, Exton and Powderham |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Westwood, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 11.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Totnes, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £414,880 Detached: £635,441 | 59 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 12.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Topsham, Devon Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £361,062 Detached: £581,799 | 77 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Budleigh Salterton, Devon Affordability: Expensive Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £365,545 Detached: £559,397 | 59 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Ottery St Mary, Devon Affordability: Expensive Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £365,545 Detached: £559,397 | 59 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | N/A |
Ashburton, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: 1Secondary: 3 | 13.6% residents in higher managerial positions 5.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Teignmouth, Devon Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 11.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Lustleigh, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: Secondary: | 13.6% residents in higher managerial positions 5.0% residents long-term unemployed |
South Molton, Devon Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £347,992 Detached: £482,494 | 59 | Primary: Secondary: | 9.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Thorverton, Devon Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £307,739 Detached: £479,849 | 59 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 13.6% residents in higher managerial positions 5.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Tiverton, Devon Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £307,739 Detached: £479,849 | 59 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 11.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Tavistock, Devon Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £297,389 Detached: £446,787 | 59 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Appledore, Devon Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,392 Detached: £442,446 | 59 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 10.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Westwood, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
Totnes, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £414,880 Detached: £635,441 | 59 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Topsham, Devon Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £361,062 Detached: £581,799 | 77 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 |
Budleigh Salterton, Devon Affordability: Expensive Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £365,545 Detached: £559,397 | 59 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Ottery St Mary, Devon Affordability: Expensive Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £365,545 Detached: £559,397 | 59 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
Ashburton, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: 1Secondary: 3 |
Teignmouth, Devon Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
Lustleigh, Devon Affordability: Expensive Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £327,659 Detached: £494,723 | 59 | Primary: Secondary: |
South Molton, Devon Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £347,992 Detached: £482,494 | 59 | Primary: Secondary: |
Thorverton, Devon Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £307,739 Detached: £479,849 | 59 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Tiverton, Devon Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £307,739 Detached: £479,849 | 59 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Tavistock, Devon Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £297,389 Detached: £446,787 | 59 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Appledore, Devon Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,392 Detached: £442,446 | 59 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
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