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Lynton & Lynmouth

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About

Lynton & Lynmouth ward encompasses the twin towns perched on the North Devon coast, linked by a historic water-powered cliff railway. The area includes the deep, wooded valleys of the East and West Lyn rivers, which converge at Lynmouth before meeting the sea. The terrain is characterised by steep cliffs and the high moorland of Exmoor National Park, which forms its southern boundary.

The settlements are shaped by this dramatic landscape, with Lynmouth's harbour at the river mouth and Lynton situated on the plateau above. The area's history is closely tied to its rivers, notably the destructive flood of 1952. A network of scenic paths, including the South West Coast Path, traverses the cliffs and combes of this coastal section.

Area overview

On average Lynton & Lynmouth has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lynton & Lynmouth is £44,502 per year. There are 2 schools in Lynton & Lynmouth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lynton & Lynmouth is home to around 2,070 people, with a population density of about 20 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lynton & Lynmouth Population
2,070
Population density
20 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.46(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.7(-42%)
Other theft
7.73(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.35(-33%)
Public order
2.9(-56%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,941
93.72%
Other White
70
3.38%
Irish
12
0.58%
Other Asian
9
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.43%
Total population: 2,071

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
630
34.13%
Level 3 (A level)
313
16.96%
No qualifications
297
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
260
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
202
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 1,846

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
453
48.14%
Owns with a mortgage
208
22.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
17%
Other social rented
61
6.48%
Other forms of private rent
42
4.46%
Total households: 941

Property prices in Lynton & Lynmouth

Median price£267,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £325K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Lynton & Lynmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£365,000£243
Terraced6£319,750£242
Semi-Detached4£233,500£279
Flats9£180,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lynton & Lynmouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£130,000£221,000£217,500
2017£359,975£106,000£235,000£205,000
2018£380,000£225,000£200,000£202,500
2019£385,000£156,900£290,000£214,250
2020£387,000£182,500£278,000£283,000
2021£390,000£170,000£335,000£240,000
2022£460,000£225,000£335,000£245,000
2023£600,000£310,000£425,000£282,500
2024£475,000£262,500£325,000£282,500
2025£370,000£205,000£197,500£319,500
2026£367,500£168,750£273,500£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£214£235
2017£223£205£186£193
2018£320£225£188£197
2019£262£259£209£193
2020£282£247£290£251
2021£292£259£229£267
2022£320£284£334£297
2023£429£457£285£266
2024£383£385£291£300
2025£306£269£322£240
2026£197£206£279£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lynton & Lynmouth in the last year.

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.