The following table indicates the most up to date information on the levels of housing costs that can be afforded by those in housing need.

Maximum affordable cost of housing per week
Proportion of households who are unable to afford housing at costs above those indicated	1 bedroom (£)	2 bedroom (£)	3+ bedroom (£)
100%	61	72	84
90%	52	62	72
80%	43	51	60
70%	35	41	48
60%	26	30	35
50%	17	20	23
40%	8	9	11

WDBC Housing Needs Study 2000

50% of households in West Devon have an income of £14,500 or less. Meanwhile, house prices have risen in line with regional trends (25% between October 2000 and April 2002). The maximum affordable amount of £84 per week for a 3 bedroomed house would only achieve a mortgage of approximately £76,000; well below the present cost of most properties in the area.