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Lynton & Lynmouth

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About

Lynton & Lynmouth ward is located in North Devon, covering the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, as well as surrounding rural areas. The ward is known for its coastal and moorland landscapes, with Exmoor National Park forming part of its boundary. The area features steep cliffs, wooded valleys, and the East and West Lyn rivers, which converge at Lynmouth.

The towns are connected by the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a water-powered funicular. Lynton sits atop the cliffs, while Lynmouth is a harbour village at sea level. The ward includes smaller settlements like Barbrook and Brendon, with a mix of tourism, agriculture, and local services shaping the economy. The area has a history of flooding, notably the 1952 disaster that reshaped Lynmouth.

Area overview

On average Lynton & Lynmouth has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lynton & Lynmouth is £39,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Lynton & Lynmouth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £331,000 in Lynton & Lynmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£475,000
Flats6£233,750
Semi-Detached2£251,250
Terraced5£285,000

10 years price trend in Lynton & Lynmouth

All postcodes in Lynton & Lynmouth

EX356NB

Countisbury Hill

EX356NG

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX314QJ

Parracombe Lane

EX356ES

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX356HW

Lee Road

EX356JL

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX356PT

South Lane

EX314QL

Bodley Lane

EX356HE

Lydiate Lane

EX356JS

Dean Lane

EX314QQ

Bodley Lane

EX356AP

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX356DF

Lydiate Lane

EX356DN

Rock Lodge Park

EX356LA

Ladywell Path

EX356LB

Lynway

EX356ND

Countisbury Hill

EX356NS

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX356BJ

Burvill Street

EX356DQ

Longmead

EX356LJ

Cheriton Hill

EX356ET

Tors Road

EX356LF

Cheriton Hill

EX356PX

Post Lane

EX314QE

Heale Down Lane

EX314QG

Parracombe Lane

EX356AS

Sinai Hill

EX356EP

Countisbury Hill

EX356HA

Burvill Street

EX356JW

Croscombe Lane

EX356NR

Station Hill

EX314QT

Berry's Ground Lane

EX314WB

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX314ZQ

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX356JR

Dean Steep

EX356NT

Watersmeet Road

EX314PY

Jose's Lane

EX314QA

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX356NQ

Lynton & Combe Martin

EX314PG

Heale Down Lane

EX314QP

Cherryford Lane

EX356AG

Sinai Hill

EX356DD

Belle Vue Avenue

EX356HS

Lee Road

EX356PD

Ilkerton Hill

EX356AA

Queen Street

EX356DL

Hume Avenue

EX356DJ

Hume Avenue

EX356BD

Lynway

EX356EG

Lynmouth Street

EX356EX

Countisbury Hill

EX314QU

Slattenslade Lane

EX356BE

Lynway

EX356EL

Lynmouth Street

EX356LW

Grattons Drive

EX356PG

Ilkerton Hill
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.