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About

Combe Martin ward is a coastal area in North Devon, stretching from the Bristol Channel inland along a steep, wooded valley. The settlement is largely linear, following the main road and the River Umber, with residential properties and local businesses concentrated in this narrow strip. The surrounding landscape consists of agricultural land and rising hillsides, part of the Exmoor National Park fringe.

The area's economy has historically been linked to small-scale silver mining, with the remains of the 19th-century mines visible in the valley. The long, pebbly beach and sheltered bay are central to its coastal character. A notable local feature is the annual Hunting of the Earl of Runn tradition, a custom performed through the village streets.

Area overview

On average Combe Martin has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Combe Martin is £44,502 per year. The median sale price in Combe Martin is £300,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,000 and £360,000. There are 1 schools in Combe Martin: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Combe Martin is home to around 2,647 people, with a population density of about 178.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Combe Martin Population
2,647
Population density
178.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.8(-29%)
Other theft
6.8(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-62%)
Public order
5.67(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-42%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,543
96.03%
Other White
34
1.28%
Irish
17
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.38%
Total population: 2,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
636
28.25%
No qualifications
435
19.32%
Level 3 (A level)
375
16.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
326
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
245
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 2,251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
626
52.43%
Owns with a mortgage
242
20.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
18.43%
Other social rented
50
4.19%
Other forms of private rent
38
3.18%
Total households: 1,194

Property prices in Combe Martin

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 43
Typical range (middle 50%): £199K – £360K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Combe Martin area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £1,495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Combe Martin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£350,250£214
Detached15£345,000£324
Terraced15£242,000£243
Flats4£182,500£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Combe Martin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combe Martin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£125,000£201,500£182,500
2017£278,000£121,500£236,500£178,250
2018£283,750£142,000£233,500£165,750
2019£283,750£87,000£217,500£190,000
2020£325,000£124,500£230,000£184,000
2021£367,500£117,500£302,500£215,500
2022£430,000£232,500£250,000£250,000
2023£412,500£95,750£335,000£242,500
2024£407,500£117,500£272,500£249,750
2025£346,000£148,250£338,000£300,000
2026£412,500£198,000£335,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combe Martin.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combe Martin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£184£233£181
2017£267£158£190£190
2018£243£142£179£189
2019£273£180£202£174
2020£237£179£215£168
2021£308£232£199£219
2022£377£189£323£251
2023£351£160£290£219
2024£309£217£276£269
2025£327£204£239£248
2026£324£224£232£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combe Martin.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Combe Martin in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district.

Band A£1,761
Band B£2,055
Band C£2,349
Band D£2,642
Band E£3,229
Band F£3,817
Band G£4,404
Band H£5,284

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Combe Martin ward.

Local councillors

Brian Lee Lethaby

Combe Martin - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent