Affordability in South Hams
Homes in South Hams cost about 11.4× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That makes it harder to afford than most of the country.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in South Hams
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £737 | +3.4% |
| 2 bed | £921 | +3.4% |
| 3 bed | £1,139 | +3.4% |
| 4+ bed | £1,631 | +2.6% |
| All sizes | £1,012 | +3.2% |
Who lives in South Hams
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
72%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
16.1%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
39.5%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
15.1%
Children
Residents aged under 16
32.3%
Retired
Residents who are retired
33.2%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
11.5%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
7/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in South Hams?
The median house price in South Hams is £365,000 (ONS, 2025), about 11.4× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in South Hams?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in South Hams is £921 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this South Hams data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
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