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Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde

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About

The Woolacombe, Georgeham and Croyde area occupies a stretch of North Devon coastline. It is centred around three large sandy beaches backed by dunes, with rugged headlands at Baggy Point and Morte Point. The villages are set inland from the shore, with rolling countryside and farmland connecting them.

The area is popular for surfing, with consistent Atlantic swells. The Tarka Trail walking and cycling path runs through the region, following a disused railway line. A local landmark is the thatched and whitewashed cottage in Georgeham where the poet Henry Williamson wrote 'Tarka the Otter'.

Area overview

On average Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde is £61,140 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde is home to around 5,255 people, with a population density of about 79.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde Population
5,255
Population density
79.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.17(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.85(-55%)
Other theft
4.57(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4(-39%)
Drugs
2.28(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,973
94.58%
Other White
136
2.59%
Irish
34
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.36%
Total population: 5,258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,717
38.89%
Level 3 (A level)
711
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
637
14.43%
No qualifications
547
12.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
400
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 4,415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,107
50.52%
Owns with a mortgage
660
30.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
240
10.95%
Other forms of private rent
105
4.79%
Other social rented
53
2.42%
Total households: 2,191

Property prices in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde 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 Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£510,000
Flats10£320,250
Semi-Detached10£278,000
Terraced5£345,000

10 years median price trend in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde.

All postcodes in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde

EX331NJ

Ora Close

EX347AF

Beach Road

EX331PA

Moor Lane

EX347AR

Seymour Bungalows

EX348FN

Wilderbrook Way

EX332NF

Braunton East

EX332NJ

Wood Lane

EX347FH

Eastacott Lane

EX348NN

Barton Road

EX348NS

Bradwell Road

EX331NT

Pathfields

EX331PL

Cross

EX332EN

Silver Street

EX332NH

Braunton East

EX347DF

Barton Road

EX348NX

Dennis Cottages

EX331NP

Moor Lane

EX331QR

Penny Hill

EX332HS

Lower Park Road

EX331LY

Jones's Hill

EX331PS

Croyde Sands Bungalows

EX332LT

Churchford Road

EX347AG

Western Rise

EX348FQ

Lower Broad Park

EX331FF

Moor Lane

EX331NB

Cott Lane

EX332LJ

Norley Road

EX347AQ

Seymour Villas

EX347BE

The Grove

EX331QE

Down End

EX347DJ

The Esplanade

EX347DN

The Esplanade

EX348NJ

Fullabrook Cottage

EX348NL

South View

EX314EH

Buttercombe Lane

EX331JQ

Chapel Street

EX347DQ

Bay View Road

EX347EH

Mortehoe

EX347HE

Mortehoe

EX331QA

West Croyde

EX347AS

Woolacombe Rise

EX348FP

Mullacott Business Park

EX348PX

Buzzard Court

EX331JA

Pennywell Lane

EX348NW

Cheglinch Lane

EX331PU

Bonnicott Lane

EX332ER

Ilfracombe Road

EX332LP

Pail Park

EX332NE

Chalwells

EX332PF

Moor Lea

EX347AH

Sandy Lane

EX347HA

Headlands View Avenue

EX348FF

Shaftsborough Lane

EX331PE

St Marys Road

EX331PR

Sandy Lane

EX331QT

Toms Field

EX348PS

Mortehoe

Data Sources

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