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Woodbury & Lympstone

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About

Woodbury & Lympstone ward in East Devon covers a mix of rural and coastal areas, including the villages of Woodbury, Lympstone, and Ebford. The area is known for its scenic landscapes, with the Exe Estuary forming part of its boundary. Woodbury Common, a large area of heathland, offers walking and cycling routes, while Lympstone is a picturesque riverside village with a maritime heritage.

The ward has a strong community focus, with local events and amenities serving residents. Lympstone is home to a primary school and a railway station, providing connections to Exeter. Woodbury features a village hall, shops, and a primary school. The area attracts visitors for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, including the East Devon Way walking trail. Housing ranges from historic cottages to modern developments, catering to a mix of families and retirees.

Area overview

On average Woodbury & Lympstone has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woodbury & Lympstone is £53,222 per year. There are 4 schools in Woodbury & Lympstone: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodbury & Lympstone Population
6,006
Population density
197.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,598
93.21%
Other White
107
1.78%
Other Asian
75
1.25%
Irish
41
0.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.58%
Total population: 6,006

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,033
45.65%
Owns with a mortgage
609
26.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
12.24%
Social rents from council
150
6.63%
Other forms of private rent
103
4.55%
Total households: 2,263

Property prices in Woodbury & Lympstone

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Woodbury & Lympstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodbury & Lympstone 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 Woodbury & Lympstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£800,000
Flats1£185,000
Semi-Detached12£515,000
Terraced12£362,500

10 years median price trend in Woodbury & Lympstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodbury & Lympstone.

All postcodes in Woodbury & Lympstone

EX30PW

Green Lane

EX51JB

Long Park

EX51JN

Beeches Close

EX51LU

Flower Street

EX51NB

Town Lane

EX51NR

Broadway

EX51PR

Village Road

EX51PZ

Toby Lane

EX51RA

New Way

EX85HG

Highcliffe Close

EX85HY

Gibraltar Road

EX85JH

Greenhill Avenue

EX85JP

Clyst, Exton & Lympstone

EX30PG

Nurseries Close

EX51AP

Moor Lane

EX51AX

Gilbrook Close

EX51FH

Castle Lane

EX85HR

Edinburgh Crescent

EX85BA

Hulham Road

EX85TT

Grange Close

EX51HL

Poppleford, Otterton & Woodbury

EX51EE

Castle Lane

EX51EF

Parsonage Way

EX51PL

Poppleford, Otterton & Woodbury

EX52JU

Upham Lane

EX85AA

Courtlands Lane

EX85AR

Exmouth Road

EX85AU

Tedstone Lane

EX85HB

Sowden Lane

EX85HD

Longbrook Lane

EX85AP

Exmouth Road

EX30PP

Avocet Drive

EX51RB

Critchards

EX51FA

Greenway

EX51LD

Clyst, Exton & Lympstone

EX85BE

Clay Lane

EX85EL

Church Road

EX51LZ

Bonfire Lane

EX51PN

Higher Road

EX85HX

Trafalgar Road

EX85AY

Wotton Lane

EX85BQ

Jackson Meadow

EX85JB

Gibraltar Road

EX85JS

The Strand

EX51ED

Cottles Lane

EX51JH

Brent Close

EX51JQ

Bretteville Close

EX51JS

Globe Hill

EX85AG

Exmouth Road

EX85EU

The Strand

Data Sources

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