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About

North Devon is a coastal district in South West England, known for its rugged coastline and rural landscapes. The area includes the popular seaside town of Ilfracombe, the surfing hotspot of Woolacombe, and the historic market town of Barnstaple. The region is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north and Exmoor National Park to the east.

The district features a mix of sandy beaches, cliffs, and rolling countryside, with the Taw and Torridge rivers flowing through it. Agriculture and tourism are key industries, with visitors drawn to attractions like Lundy Island and the South West Coast Path. North Devon’s settlements range from small villages to larger towns, offering a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities.

Area overview

On average North Devon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Devon is £41,583 per year. There are 60 schools in North Devon: 47 primary (2 Outstanding and 36 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Devon Population
98,611
Population density
90.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92,944
94.25%
Other White
2,196
2.23%
Other Asian
443
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
417
0.42%
Irish
387
0.39%
Total population: 98,612

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18,055
41.8%
Owns with a mortgage
11,025
25.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,364
17.05%
Other social rented
3,701
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
1,449
3.35%
Total households: 43,198

Property prices in North Devon

Based on 1,207 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in North Devon area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Devon 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 North Devon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached487£387,500
Flats125£158,000
Semi-Detached242£275,000
Terraced353£230,000

10 years median price trend in North Devon

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

All wards in North Devon

Barnstaple Central

Barnstaple with Pilton

Barnstaple with Westacott

Bickington

Bishop's Nympton

Bratton Fleming

Braunton East

Braunton West & Georgeham

Chittlehampton

Chulmleigh

Combe Martin

Fremington

Heanton Punchardon

Ilfracombe East

Ilfracombe West

Instow

Landkey

Lynton & Lynmouth

Marwood

Mortehoe

Newport

North Molton

Roundswell

South Molton

Witheridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.