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Coly Valley

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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

EX246QG

Swan Hill Road

EX246EL

Suddon's Lane

EX246EA

Farwood Cottages

EX149RL

Widworthy Court

EX246AF

Fair View Lane

EX149JX

Coly Valley

EX149SG

Cleave Lane

EX246AA

Market Place

EX246EU

Lisham's Drain

EX246AL

Thornfield Close

EX246QR

Popes Lane

EX246QQ

Swan Hill Road

EX246PY

Coly Vale

EX246JU

Queen Street

EX246RX

Bonehayne And Purlbridge Road

EX246BJ

Colyton Road

EX246PS

South Street

EX246LN

Rosemary Lane

EX246SP

Coxley Lane

EX246NH

South Square

EX246PQ

Gribble Mead

EX246ES

South Street

EX246DS

Lion's Close Hill

EX246DT

Wheelers Yard

EX246AB

River Mews

EX246QZ

Fairview Lane

EX149RZ

Ramsden Lane

EX149RU

Coly Valley

EX246BY

Coly Valley

EX246RR

Sidmouth Road

EX246SJ

Downhayne Brake Road

EX246SG

Bonehayne And Purlbridge Road

EX246NQ

Coly Valley

EX246RS

Bonehayne And Purlbridge Road

EX246NA

Dolphin Street

EX149JP

White Hayes Close

EX246NB

Bulls Court

EX246RZ

Hillside

EX246NY

Ridgemonte

EX246LR

Rosemary Lane

EX246JR

Market Place

EX246QH

Orchard Close

EX246PE

Burnards Field Road

EX149TP

Northleigh Hill Road

EX246DZ

Coly Valley

EX246DQ

Coly Valley

EX246AG

Coly Valley

EX246PA

Westaway Road

EX246QJ

Swan Hill Road

EX246HU

New Sidmouth Road

EX137QN

Chapel Knap

EX246QY

Elm Villas

EX149JR

School Houses

EX246QD

Coly Road

EX246LZ

Dolphin Street

EX246JY

Church Street

EX246HH

Hillhead

EX246EE

Valley View

EX246LF

King Street

EX246DX

Coly Valley

EX246RJ

Kingsholme

EX246PX

River View Close

EX246PH

Burnards Close

EX149SE

Coly Valley

EX246EY

Station Road

EX246DA

Buckhouse Lane

EX246ND

Lower Church Street

EX246RU

Cottshayne Lane

EX246LP

St Andrews Terrace

EX246TW

Church Elm Lane

EX246QB

Courtenay Drive

EX149SD

Coly Valley

EX246AE

Cuthouse Meadow

EX246TN

Brookfield Drive

EX246QL

Swan Hill Road

EX246JW

Richmond Gardens

EX123AA

Gatcombe Lane

EX246RB

Fairview Lane

EX149JN

Widworthy Court

EX246NG

St Andrews Close

EX246BH

Colyton Road

EX246RD

Springfields

EX149JS

Colhayne Lane

EX246QP

Seaton Road

EX246BZ

Yardbury Hill Road

EX246BL

Bucknole Hill Road

EX246LA

King Street

EX246PN

Thomas Bassett Drive

EX246ER

South Street

EX246SN

Chapel Knap

EX246EZ

Kingsdon

EX246LT

Rosemary Lane

EX246NZ

Park View

EX246NT

School Lane

EX246TJ

Newbery Close

EX149SU

Farway Common Road

EX246QU

The Elms

EX246NP

Sidmouth Road

EX149JJ

Whitefield

EX246RF

Branscombe Close

Data Sources

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