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About

Marwood ward covers a rural expanse north of Barnstaple, characterised by rolling farmland and scattered settlements. The area is defined by the River Caen flowing through its centre and the presence of the historic Marwood Hill Gardens. Land use is primarily agricultural, with a network of narrow lanes connecting farms and the small communities of Eastacott and Westacott.

The landscape includes areas of woodland and hedgerows, with the topography rising towards the south. The local economy is closely tied to farming, and the parish church of St Michael's in Marwood village serves as a focal point. The ward maintains a quiet, residential character distinct from the more urban areas to the south.

Area overview

On average Marwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 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 per household in Marwood is £49,788 per year. There are 3 schools in Marwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marwood is home to around 2,452 people, with a population density of about 30.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.73(-16%)
Other theft
12.64(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-19%)
Public order
5.3(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.89(-68%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,368
96.53%
Other White
51
2.08%
Irish
8
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.2%
Total population: 2,453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
673
32.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
335
16.21%
Level 3 (A level)
334
16.17%
No qualifications
299
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
225
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 2,066

Housing

Housing tenure

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
42
4.32%
Other social rented
19
1.95%
Total households: 973

Property prices in Marwood

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Marwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£478,750
Semi-Detached7£320,000
Terraced4£273,750

10 years median price trend in Marwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marwood.

All postcodes in Marwood

EX314EY

Gipsy Lane

EX314LS

Venture Cottages

EX340PA

Deep Lane

EX349RG

Slew Hill

EX349TB

Sterridge Valley

EX314DW

Springfield

EX314DX

Prixford Cottages

EX349SJ

Watermouth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.