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About

The Hartland Coast stretches along northern Devon, characterised by rugged cliffs and secluded coves accessible via steep paths. This section of the Atlantic coastline is known for its exposed, wave-battered geology, with the sea shaping dramatic rock formations. The area includes Hartland Point, a prominent headland marking the western limit of the Bristol Channel. Walking the South West Coast Path here reveals constant views of the turbulent sea against a landscape largely devoid of major development, emphasising its remote and elemental nature.

Inland from the cliffs, the terrain quickly becomes a rolling patchwork of small fields bordered by ancient hedgerows, leading to the villages of Hartland and Stoke. The coastline itself features notable spots like the waterfall at Speke's Mill Mouth cascading directly onto the beach. The presence of the Hartland Peninsula creates a distinct microclimate, often subject to strong winds and weather sweeping in from the ocean, which has historically influenced the low, sturdy architecture of the local settlements.

Area overview

On average Hartland Coast has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hartland Coast is £45,725 per year. There are 6 schools in Hartland Coast: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hartland Coast is home to around 6,446 people, with a population density of about 40.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hartland Coast Population
6,446
Population density
40.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.88(-61%)
Other theft
3.41(-39%)
Public order
2.79(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.64(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.48(-83%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,184
95.95%
Other White
119
1.85%
Irish
31
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.47%
Other Asian
17
0.26%
Total population: 6,445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,642
29.5%
Level 3 (A level)
965
17.33%
No qualifications
924
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,567

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,336
48.13%
Owns with a mortgage
656
23.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
15.85%
Other forms of private rent
156
5.62%
Other social rented
147
5.3%
Total households: 2,776

Property prices in Hartland Coast

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £380K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Hartland Coast area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hartland Coast over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£380,000£337
Semi-Detached13£248,000£292
Terraced18£197,498£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hartland Coast

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartland Coast.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,475£212,475£171,500
2017£295,000£213,000£166,000
2018£330,000£220,000£183,750
2019£299,000£201,667£182,750
2020£375,000£195,000£167,475
2021£390,000£238,850£200,000
2022£485,000£303,500£235,000
2023£400,000£290,000£247,500
2024£400,000£267,500£227,500
2025£364,998£250,000£195,000
2026£440,000£249,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartland Coast.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartland Coast.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£200£196
2017£248£221£187
2018£257£200£220
2019£259£230£204
2020£238£217£225
2021£279£255£238
2022£335£313£293
2023£331£328£257
2024£367£281£303
2025£329£301£287
2026£367£357£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartland Coast.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hartland Coast in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hartland Coast

Is Hartland Coast safe?

Hartland Coast records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hartland Coast?

The median sale price in Hartland Coast is £300,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hartland Coast?

Hartland Coast has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hartland Coast?

Hartland Coast scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hartland Coast sits around rank 13,012 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hartland Coast?

The average household income in Hartland Coast is around £45,725 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hartland Coast

EX388PE

Meadowstone Close

EX395JQ

Upcott

EX395BR

St Helens

EX388JN

Stone Park

EX388LB

Monkleigh & Putford

EX395TG

Hartland

EX395ER

Brewers Lane

EX395FP

Penhaven Court

EX395PL

Rectory Lane

EX396DA

Hartland

EX395SY

Hartland

EX388JH

Pencleave Cottages

EX395BB

Rickards Green

EX395SQ

South View

EX395AW

Portledge Place

EX396BJ

Wesley Terrace

EX395RQ

Hartland

EX395HF

Bideford South

EX396BG

Springfield

EX395PR

Melbury Road

EX396HZ

Chubby Croft Close

EX395QL

Hartland

EX395PT

Hartland

EX395QY

Hartland

EX395JJ

Monkleigh & Putford

EX396ES

Hartland

EX395JA

Monkleigh & Putford

EX395DU

Hartland

EX395UZ

Jacobs Field

EX395PJ

Hartland

EX395RR

Burscott

EX395EW

Barton Road

EX396EU

Well Lane

EX396AH

Rosedown

EX396BT

Brimacombe Road

EX395DB

Church Park

EX395HD

Littleham Road

EX396BR

Pines Close

EX395JH

Coach Drive

EX396JA

The Greenwoods

EX395SA

Hartland

EX395BW

Monkleigh & Putford

EX395HQ

Monkleigh & Putford

EX395BL

Monkleigh & Putford

EX396DD

Vicarage Close

EX395BE

Kenwith Castle Gardens

EX395UL

Hartland

EX395EP

Babeleigh Road

EX396DP

Hartland

EX396BH

Northdown Road

EX395FQ

Hartland

EX395DL

Hartland

EX395FW

Monkleigh & Putford

EX388JL

Church Lane

EX396AD

Harton Cross

EX395SE

Hartland

EX395PF

Brewers Lane

EX395UA

Hartland

EX393PT

Silford Cross

EX395SN

Hartland

EX396AJ

Rosedown

EX396EY

Hartland

EX395RH

Manor Park

EX396HY

Gifford Close

EX395QH

Galloping Lane

EX396JB

Meadow View

EX396DQ

Natcott Lane

EX395QU

Hartland

EX395HP

Dunn Lane

EX396EA

Hartland

EX395JL

Monkleigh & Putford

EX396AT

Hartland

EX395RP

Winsworthy

EX395DR

Hartland

EX395HE

Hallsannery

EX395NZ

Barton Close

EX396BS

School Lane

EX396AG

Harton Way

EX395DX

Follet Close

EX395FB

Jewell Meadow

EX396AW

Hartland

EX395QG

Hartland

EX396DW

Cutliffe Lane

EX396EL

Hartland

EX396AL

Mettaford Cottages

EX396DS

Hartland

EX395DZ

Hartland

EX396HX

Heard Close

EX395AH

Pusehill

EX388JP

Hele Lane

EX395DT

Hartland

EX396BY

East Ball Hill

EX395TZ

Hartland

EX395RY

Downland Cross

EX396AU

Hartland

EX395AP

Carnbrae Cottages

EX396BE

Fore Street

EX395RZ

Downland Cross

EX395HG

Scratchface Lane

EX395DQ

Hartland

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.