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About

Heanton Punchardon ward lies along the northern bank of the River Taw estuary, encompassing the village of Braunton Burrows. The area is defined by its low-lying, agricultural land and the vast system of sand dunes at Braunton Burrows, which form part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This landscape includes the Taw-Torridge estuary, a significant habitat for overwintering birds. The ward's settlements, like Heanton Punchardon itself, are small and primarily residential, with a strong connection to the surrounding natural environment.

The economy has historical roots in farming, though it is now closely tied to the adjacent village of Braunton. The presence of RAF Chivenor, a military airbase situated on the estuary's edge, is a notable local feature. The area is traversed by the Tarka Trail, a long-distance walking and cycling path that follows the old railway line along the estuary. This creates a direct recreational link to the wider North Devon coast, emphasizing the ward's role within a protected and managed coastal zone.

Area overview

On average Heanton Punchardon has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heanton Punchardon is £51,785 per year. Heanton Punchardon is home to around 2,895 people, with a population density of about 252.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heanton Punchardon Population
2,895
Population density
252.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.49(-30%)
Other theft
4.84(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.8(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.8(-41%)
Public order
2.07(-68%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,547
88.01%
Other Asian
89
3.08%
Other White
64
2.21%
Other
38
1.31%
Caribbean
25
0.86%
Total population: 2,894

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
675
29.66%
Level 3 (A level)
526
23.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
354
15.55%
No qualifications
294
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
233
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 2,276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
267
26.73%
Owns with a mortgage
232
23.22%
Other forms of private rent
178
17.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
129
12.91%
Other social rented
119
11.91%
Total households: 999

Property prices in Heanton Punchardon

Median price£342,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £430K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Heanton Punchardon area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heanton Punchardon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£430,000£338
Semi-Detached5£315,000£295
Terraced11£287,000£332
Flats1£105,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heanton Punchardon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heanton Punchardon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,495£254,998£194,975
2017£367,000£258,998£210,000
2018£394,995£250,000£182,000
2019£354,995£281,500£256,973
2020£383,500£265,000£213,000
2021£507,475£275,000£242,500
2022£652,500£355,000£267,000
2023£391,000£363,500£251,000
2024£447,500£309,500£237,000
2025£447,475£340,000£287,000
2026£800,000£332,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heanton Punchardon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heanton Punchardon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£304£246
2017£270£308£298
2018£302£188£235
2019£300£298£287
2020£300£304£260
2021£328£281£291
2022£339£423£328
2023£282£401£380
2024£388£366£312
2025£345£393£328
2026£309£349£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heanton Punchardon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heanton Punchardon in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Heanton Punchardon

Is Heanton Punchardon safe?

Heanton Punchardon records about 39 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 Heanton Punchardon?

The median sale price in Heanton Punchardon is £342,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Heanton Punchardon?

Heanton Punchardon scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Heanton Punchardon sits around rank 23,355 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 Heanton Punchardon?

The average household income in Heanton Punchardon is around £51,785 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Heanton Punchardon?

Heanton Punchardon is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ricky Knight (Green Party).

All postcodes in Heanton Punchardon

EX314DH

Woodland View

EX332DY

Williams Close

EX314FD

Tinever Road

EX332DW

Orchard Road

EX314DB

Limekiln Lane

EX314DE

Brindleys Cottages

EX332DP

Poyers

EX332FN

Heanton Punchardon

EX314BL

Taw Crescent

EX314DD

Knowlwater Cottages

EX314BN

Riverbank Court

EX314FG

Marshland Court

EX314BS

Meadowside

EX332DN

Exeter Road

EX314BA

Duckpool Road

EX314BD

Yeo Road

EX314FF

Chardon Close

EX332DG

Dunns Close

EX332DE

Manor Farm Cottages

EX314FX

Corn Park Close

EX314BY

Ashfield Lane

EX314FY

Riverbank Court

EX314FE

Hantone Close

EX314FL

Thistle Bridge Road

EX332DF

Mill Lane

EX314GD

Heanton Meadows

EX314AS

Old School Houses

EX332DR

Barn Park

EX332PA

Capern Close

EX314BP

Ashfield Close

EX314DJ

Heanton Punchardon

EX314FP

Atlantic Court

EX332DJ

Southlands

EX314BG

Torridge Road

EX314DL

Heanton Punchardon

EX314EL

Heanton Punchardon

EX332DL

Exeter Road

EX314FJ

Meadowland Road

EX314BB

Hawkridge Road

EX332HZ

Manor Close

EX314AY

Chivenor Business Park

EX314FH

Fulmer Copse

EX314BT

Higher New Close Lane

EX332DH

Glebelands

EX314AX

Heanton Punchardon

EX314AE

Strand Close

EX314AU

Braunton Road

EX314BR

Heanton Punchardon

EX314BE

Torridge Road

EX314DU

Heanton Punchardon

EX332DS

Hart Manor

EX314BJ

Fowey Road

EX332BZ

Westlands

EX314AZ

Duckpool Road

EX332FG

Tarka Way

EX314EW

Duckpool Road

EX314FS

Oak Crescent

EX314RD

Exe Close

EX314LH

Eastacombe Farm Yard

EX314BQ

Tamar Road

EX314DQ

Heanton Hill

EX314GB

Lower Horse Park

EX332DQ

Rectory Close

EX314DG

Eastacombe Rise

EX314FT

Heanton Punchardon

EX314BX

Heanton Lea

EX314BZ

Field Lane

EX314DA

Heanton Punchardon

EX314BU

Taw Crescent

EX332DZ

Orchard Road

EX314BW

Strand Lane

EX314BH

Tamar Road

EX314RB

Dart Close

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.