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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

EX246TZ

Old Manor Gardens

EX246EQ

Farway Common Road

EX149SZ

Woodlands Close

EX149ST

Northleigh Hill Road

EX246PG

Govers Meadow

EX149RX

Coly Valley

EX246DE

Backwells Mead

EX246PR

Riverview Drive

EX246BS

Dale View

EX246JX

Queens Square

EX246DY

Coly Valley

EX246DH

Hornshayne Road

EX246RG

Greenclose Court

EX246SH

Hooperhayne Road

EX149SW

Rock Lane

EX246PT

Moorfield

EX149JW

Ridge Lane

EX149JG

The Firs

EX246BW

Bucknole Hill Road

EX246SF

Bonehayne And Purlbridge Road

EX246LU

Dolphin Street

EX246RH

Mount View

EX149RP

Axminster Road

EX246NX

St Leonards Terrace

EX246HB

Station Road

EX246SL

Chapel Knap

EX246EJ

Poltimore Road

EX246LQ

Vicarage Street

EX246HG

West View

EX246RL

Coly Valley

EX246JZ

Devonshire Terrace

EX246QS

Elm Farm Lane

EX246JT

Silver Street

EX246ED

Ball Lane

EX246JB

Coly Valley

EX246NW

Hillside

EX246LX

St Andrews Orchard

EX246LE

Richmond Terrace

EX246JJ

Coly Valley

EX246EH

Farway Common Road

EX246DL

Ball Lane

EX246HS

Whitwell Lane

EX246RN

Dares Orchard

EX149RN

Coly Valley

EX149JL

Coly Valley

EX246JL

Coly Valley

EX246GB

Green Lane

EX246HN

Whitwell Lane

EX246AH

Saxon Meadow

EX246LS

Rosemary Lane

EX149UZ

Northgate Lane

EX246HJ

Old Sidmouth Road

EX246AD

Hillhead

EX246TG

St Johns Close

EX246RA

Fairview Lane

EX149RY

Ramsden Lane

EX149RR

Axminster Road

EX246QX

Fairview Lane

EX149SP

North Combe Road

EX149SA

The Square

Data Sources

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