Welcome to Diptford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Diptford is a village in the county of Devon, England. It is perched on a hill overlooking the River Avon. The name is believed to come from "deep ford", referring to the local site of a river crossing. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as one of the settlements in the Hundred of Diptford.At the centre of the village is a small primary school, the parish hall and the recently redeveloped 14th-century church. A former rector of the village, Rev. William Gregor, discovered the element titanium, which he called manaccanite, in 1791. The Dipford Cross and wall were rebuilt on 23 August 2020, by Aldridge born Craftsman and artist John Clifton.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,015 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
612 (2021) |
Density |
30 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.6 |
Ward |
South Brent |
District |
South Hams |
Postcodes |
TQ7, TQ9 |
ONS ID |
E04003145 |
Council
Contact details for Diptford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Diptford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Diptford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Diptford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Diptford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Diptford Parish.
Local News
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Diptford C of E Primary school will have two brand new classrooms
Published: 18th Sep 2023
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Devon river 'named and shamed' by wildlife group
Published: 31st Dec 2023
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'Alarming' spread of solar farms across Devon highlighted in new CPRE map
Published: 25th Mar 2023