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About

Coly Valley ward encompasses a rural expanse centred around the River Coly, featuring the villages of Colyton and Colyford alongside smaller hamlets and farmland. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, water meadows, and wooded valleys typical of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area's economy has historically been linked to agriculture, with local services focused in its main settlements.

A notable feature is the heritage Colyton Grammar School, founded in the 16th century. The ward contains sections of the East Devon Way footpath, connecting the countryside to the coast. The River Coly itself supports local wildlife and contributes to the area's quiet, pastoral character, with little large-scale development beyond the existing village cores.

Area overview

On average Coly Valley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coly Valley is £53,301 per year. There are 4 schools in Coly Valley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coly Valley is home to around 4,709 people, with a population density of about 68.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coly Valley Population
4,709
Population density
68.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.41(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.19(-79%)
Other theft
3.19(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.34(-64%)
Public order
2.34(-64%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,522
96.03%
Other White
78
1.66%
Irish
23
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.28%
Total population: 4,709

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,421
34.46%
Level 3 (A level)
673
16.32%
No qualifications
645
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
561
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 4,124

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,189
56.11%
Owns with a mortgage
424
20.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
10.43%
Social rents from council
131
6.18%
Other social rented
83
3.92%
Total households: 2,119

Property prices in Coly Valley

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £426,250 in Coly Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coly Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coly Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£345,000
Detached27£540,000
Flats2£318,500
Terraced14£290,500

10 years median price trend in Coly Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coly Valley.

All postcodes in Coly Valley

EX246DP

Colyton Hill

EX246EG

Butlakes Lane

EX246DJ

Coly Valley

EX149JY

Hayne Lane

EX246LW

Rosemary Lane

EX149SL

Coly Valley

EX246HZ

Coly Valley

EX123BR

Radish Lane

EX246QE

Shells Lane

EX246QF

Swan Hill Road

EX149SB

Coly Valley

EX246EX

Colcombe Road

EX246QA

Courtenay Drive

EX246LB

King Street

EX246HR

Salters Lane

EX246BU

Coly Valley

EX246PW

Elmwood Gardens

EX246RQ

Bishop Court

EX246SA

Southleigh Road

EX246LY

Dolphin Street

EX149SR

Mill Lane

EX246ET

Grove Hill

EX246SQ

Bonehayne And Purlbridge Road

EX246HP

Whitwell Lane

EX246HY

Green Lane

EX246HX

Jobble's Lane

EX246HF

Gullyshoot

EX246JS

Market Place

EX246JH

Beechtree Lane

EX246JF

Seaton Road

EX246HW

Holyford Lane

EX246HQ

Stafford Lane

EX246NJ

Hillhead

EX246DN

Castle View

EX246DF

Ball Lane

EX246EF

Money Acre Road

EX246SW

Downhayne Brake Road

EX246NL

Hillhead Cottages

EX246DU

Coly Valley

EX246AJ

Lower Church Street

EX149RS

Featherbed Lane

EX246PB

Sellers Close

EX246HL

Love Lane

EX246RE

Springfields

EX246SE

Blackacre Road

EX149SJ

Coly Valley

EX149SN

Coly Valley

EX246PJ

Knowles Drive

EX246BP

Bucknole Hill Road

EX149SH

Stoneyhouse Lane

EX149TN

Tower Road

EX246PZ

Coly Vale

EX246JN

St Andrews Square

EX149JT

Coly Valley

EX246NS

Western Place

EX246PL

Courtney Close

EX246JD

Seaton Road

EX246PU

Coly Road

EX246HA

Station Road

EX149JQ

Hayne Lane

EX246NU

The Butts

EX246LJ

Vicarage Street

EX246DG

Coly Valley

EX246QW

Seaton Road

EX246PD

King Street

EX246QN

Francis Way

EX246JA

Coly Valley

EX246BN

Bucknole Hill Road

EX149RW

Coly Valley

EX246HE

Swan Hill Road

EX246PP

Gribble Mead

EX246SB

Coly Valley

EX246HT

Queens Square

EX149JH

Orchard Close

EX149SF

Coly Valley

EX246DD

Colyton Road

EX246PF

Burnards Field Road

EX246BR

Combe Lane

EX246LG

Chantry Orchard

EX149AR

Northleigh Hill Road

EX246EB

Chilcombe Lane

EX246NN

Hillhead

EX246RY

Jobble's Lane

EX246NF

St Andrews Orchard

EX149SS

Bucknole Hill Road

EX246SD

Coly Valley

EX149TW

Axminster Road

EX246BT

Coly Valley

EX246LD

King Street

EX246LL

Chantry Place

EX246EP

South Street

EX149SX

Four Acre Close

EX246BX

Coly Valley

EX246LH

Lilac Place

EX246JE

Radish Lane

EX246NE

Church Terrace

EX246NR

Prospect Terrace

EX246RP

Ridgeway Lane

EX246HD

Cownhayne Lane

EX246JG

Coly Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.