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Woolwell

Woolwell is one of 20 wards in South Hams, home to 2,531 people in 1,137 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £260,000 over the past two years, 28% below the South Hams median. On average 33% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 134% above the South Hams average.

Ward E05010147 · 59 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
2,531residentsCensus 2021
£260kmedian sale price105 sales, 24 months
33%green within 500 mpostcode average
95%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Woolwell in South HamsPostcodes in Woolwell highlighted; the rest of South Hams in grey
Map of South Hams with Woolwell highlighted

People and homes.

2,531 residents in 1,137 households, next to the South Hams average.

17%
aged 15–29
16%
aged 65 and over
74%
owner-occupied homes
24%
privately rented
1%
socially rented
5%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Woolwell and South Hams.

WoolwellSouth Hams
£170k£249k£329k£409k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£170k£249k£329k£409k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Safety.

Police recorded 68 crimes and incidents in Woolwell in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 27 per 1,000 residents, against 49 across South Hams.

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Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Devon and Cornwall Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Woolwell with a published hygiene rating.

11rated food businessesin total
91%rated good or very good (4 or 5)South Hams: 97%
0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)