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About

Bishop's Nympton ward encompasses the village of Bishop's Nympton and surrounding hamlets within the North Devon countryside. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows, and wooded valleys typical of this region. The River Yeo flows through the parish, shaping the low-lying meadows. Settlement is largely dispersed, with a central core around the historic church. Agricultural use defines much of the landscape, with fields bounded by traditional Devon banks.

The ward's community is served by local facilities including a primary school and village hall. The notable 15th-century church tower of St. Mary's stands prominently, constructed from local sandstone. A former railway line, now a quiet trail, traces the course of the old Barnstaple to Yeoford route through the parish. The local economy has traditional roots in farming, with the landscape reflecting this long-established pattern of rural life.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Nympton has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishop's Nympton is £44,941 per year. There are 2 schools in Bishop's Nympton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishop's Nympton is home to around 2,182 people, with a population density of about 17.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Nympton Population
2,182
Population density
17.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.08(-4%)
Other theft
9.62(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.71(+34%)
Public order
6.87(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.96(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,100
96.33%
Other White
26
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.6%
Other Asian
9
0.41%
Indian
7
0.32%
Total population: 2,180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
573
30.61%
Level 3 (A level)
333
17.79%
No qualifications
309
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
281
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
209
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 1,872

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
450
48.86%
Owns with a mortgage
247
26.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
102
11.07%
Other social rented
56
6.08%
Other forms of private rent
48
5.21%
Total households: 921

Property prices in Bishop's Nympton

Median price£347,500
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £381K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 (about £267 per square foot) in Bishop's Nympton area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Nympton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£395,000£296
Terraced2£328,500£195
Semi-Detached8£296,250£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishop's Nympton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Nympton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£477,500£256,500£175,000
2017£350,000£243,750£162,750
2018£309,000£320,000£160,000
2019£325,000£217,000£200,000
2020£350,000£375,000£295,000
2021£421,750£312,500£320,000
2022£387,500£350,000£205,000
2023£587,500£315,000£210,000
2024£470,000£325,000£155,500
2025£605,000£353,750£355,000
2026£395,000£225,000£328,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Nympton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Nympton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£194£190
2017£243£182£199
2018£228£225£237
2019£257£221—
2020£247£235£236
2021£270£253£217
2022£291£264£245
2023£357£220£275
2024£304£269£230
2025£296£277£284
2026£327£245£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Nympton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Nympton in the last year.

All postcodes in Bishop's Nympton

EX364JE

The Row

EX364ED

Bishop's Nympton

EX364LW

Westacott Lane

EX364LZ

Hobby House Villas

EX363QN

Iron Shovel Lane

TA229QH

Ridge Road

EX169JN

Broomball Lane

EX364LH

Church Gate

EX364QW

Mazard Tree Hill

EX364PT

Glebeland Villas

EX364PA

Bishop's Nympton

EX364QG

Port Lane

EX364SA

Bishop's Nympton

EX364BU

Gropy Lane

EX364RZ

Harpson Hill

EX364JH

Cheyney Lane

EX364EH

Silcombe Hill

EX364RB

Overcott Lane

EX364PF

Meadow View

EX364PH

West Street

EX364RA

Mazard Tree Hill

EX364LR

Crooked Oaks

EX364PR

Bishop's Nympton

EX364PZ

West Rock Drive

TA229RY

Ridge Road

EX364RN

Owlaborough Lane

EX363NZ

Swiddacombe Lane

EX364LF

Bishop's Nympton

EX364QE

Ash Mill Hill

EX363PJ

Smallacombe Hill

EX364EG

Bishop's Nympton

EX363NW

Hilltown Hill

EX363PH

Yanhey Hill

EX364QR

Overcott Lane

EX168EJ

Grendon Lane

EX169JX

Woodburn Hill

EX363QW

Newtown Lane

EX364FR

St Marys Close

EX364QL

Bishop's Nympton

EX363EF

Folly Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.