Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Key indicators for buyers
The South Hams market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-5.3%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 13.3x in 2023 to 11.4x today. Rising rents (£996/mo, +3.8%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in South Hams costs 11.4x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 13.3x in 2023.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in South Hams is £996, up 3.8% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average South Hams price of £358,578 with a 25% deposit (£90k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,415 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,415) are £419 more than renting (£996). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £90k — it would take around 17 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
17, HIGHER MOOR, AVONWICK TQ10 9FE | Semi-detached | £282,200 | 27 Jan 2026 |
THE SHANTY, SOUTH MILTON TQ7 3JG | Terraced | £357,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
2, START BAY PARK, STRETE TQ6 0RY | Detached | £325,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
THE MOORINGS, WARFLEET TQ6 9BZ | Detached | £925,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
5, CLOVER RISE PL6 7TB | Detached | £372,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
4, NEW ORCHARD TQ10 9DL | Detached | £345,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 12, WEST CHARLETON COURT, WEST CHARLETON TQ7 2AE | Flat/Maisonette |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in South Hams sells for £358,578, down 5.3% over the past year. Prices have grown from around £63k in the mid-1990s.
| £70,000 |
| 16 Jan 2026 |
7, YEOLLAND PARK PL21 0YP | Detached | £355,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
7, MIDDLE GREEN TQ10 9FG | Detached | £352,500 | 16 Jan 2026 |
28, WOODFIELD CRESCENT PL21 0FB | Detached | £275,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
10, KESTREL WAY PL6 7SY | Terraced | £220,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
HOMELEA, CAPTON TQ6 0JE | Detached | £1,600,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
HAWKE, CHURCH FARM, THURLESTONE TQ7 3AS | Semi-detached | £901,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
26, SAVERY CLOSE PL21 0JR | Terraced | £257,500 | 13 Jan 2026 |
2, HELMERS WAY, CHILLINGTON TQ7 2EZ | Detached | £260,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
4, BADGERS CLOSE PL21 9TN | Detached | £461,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
27, HIGHER GREEN PARK, MODBURY PL21 0FZ | Semi-detached | £410,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
18, CHURCH ROAD TQ6 9HQ | Terraced | £270,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
4A, GLANVILLES MILL PL21 9PS | Flat/Maisonette | £177,950 | 9 Jan 2026 |
3, ROSE COTTAGES, CORNWOOD PL21 9QF | Terraced | £235,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
The most recent recorded sale in South Hams was a semi-detached property on Higher Moor for £282,200 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £345,000.