What home types are most common in Marwood?

Housing mix: detached 65.3%, semi-detached 20.3%.

How much social housing is near Marwood?

About 3.1% across the Marwood area.

What's the average income in Marwood?

Average resident income is about £44,189 per year.

What are house prices in Marwood?

Based on 24 recent sales, the median price is £392,500; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How deprived is Marwood?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15195 of 32844 in country).

What's the Marwood population and density?

Marwood population is 2,452 with density 30.3 per km².

Crime level in Marwood is moderate with about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Marwood?

There are 974 households in Marwood

Find postcode

Marwood

Q: What schools in Marwood and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Marwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South West / North Devon / Marwood

About

Marwood ward is located in North Devon, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes several small villages and hamlets, such as Marwood, Shirwell, and Loxhore, surrounded by farmland and rolling countryside. The landscape is characterised by green fields, wooded valleys, and quiet lanes, with the River Yeo flowing through parts of the area.

The ward has a close-knit community, with local amenities including a primary school, village halls, and a few pubs. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with dairy and livestock farming common. The area offers walking routes, including paths along the Tarka Trail, attracting visitors who enjoy the quiet, scenic surroundings. Housing is a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern homes, with limited development due to the rural setting.

Area overview

On average Marwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Marwood is £44,189 per year. There are 3 schools in Marwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

3.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Marwood Population

2,452

Population density

30.3 per km²

Demographics

British

2,368

96.53%

Other White

2.08%

Irish

0.33%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.2%

Total population: 2,453

Housing

Owns outright

543

55.81%

Owns with a mortgage

246

25.28%

Private landlord or letting agency

112

11.51%

Other forms of private rent

4.32%

Other social rented

1.95%

Total households: 973

Property prices in Marwood

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Marwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £825,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£478,750	£222,500	£256,875	£551,750	£705,000
Semi-Detached	4	£392,500	£351,750	£378,750	£423,750	£492,750
Terraced	4	£257,500	£220,250	£241,250	£269,375	£279,875

10 years price trend in Marwood

All postcodes in Marwood

EX314HN

Centery Lane

EX340NU

Dudmoor Lane

EX340PA

Deep Lane

EX349RG

Slew Hill

EX349TB

Rock Hill

EX314DW

Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton

EX314DX

Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton

EX349SJ

Old Coast Road

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Data Sources

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

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