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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 34 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
34
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
19.03(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-55%)
Other theft
4.57(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-47%)
Drugs
1.9(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,973
94.58%
Other White
136
2.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.65%
Irish
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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £447,475 in Woolacombe, Georgeham & Croyde area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,450,000.

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
Semi-Detached5£327,500
Terraced9£346,750
Detached48£541,250
Flats10£352,500

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

EX347DP

Sunnycliffe Court

EX347EA

Upperclay Park

EX347EX

Sandy Lane

EX347HA

Headlands View Avenue

EX332EJ

Woodlands Close

EX332EE

North Down Road

EX332EF

Ash Road

EX348LZ

West Down Hill

EX347BN

Barton Road

EX331JY

Darracott

EX331JZ

Jenker's Hill

EX331QR

Penny Hill

EX332FH

Easterly Park

EX347EF

North Morte Road

EX331FQ

Down Lane

EX347AJ

Mortehoe

EX347DX

The Crescent

EX332PD

Seven Acres Park

EX332NL

Burland Lane

EX347FA

Beach Road

EX331HS

Braunton East

EX331FL

Bay View Close

EX347BZ

Chichester Park

EX347BU

Mortehoe

EX347BE

The Grove

EX347DR

Thistle Stone Cottages

EX331PA

Moor Lane

EX331NR

Broad Park Close

EX347HQ

Fortescue Bungalows

EX347HE

Mortehoe

EX348NQ

Church Pool

EX348NU

Buttercombe Lane

EX332HS

Lower Park Road

EX347AT

Tarka Lane

EX332PF

Moor Lea

EX332LN

Clinket Lane

EX347AA

Beach Road

EX331LD

Braunton West & Georgeham

EX348PL

Mullacott Cross Industrial Estate

EX331LA

Down Lane

EX347DG

Sunnyside Road

EX332NB

Stepstone Lane

EX347AW

Woolacombe Station Road

EX347EH

Mortehoe

EX347DF

Barton Road

EX331JS

Newberry Cottages

EX347AR

Seymour Bungalows

EX331JR

Longland Lane

EX347EN

North Morte Road

EX332EG

Apsley Terrace

EX347BD

Arlington Place

EX348FP

Mullacott Business Park

EX347DZ

Chapel Hill

EX331NU

Moor Lane

EX347EL

Mortehoe

EX331JG

Chapel Street

EX347AX

Woolacombe Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.