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EX31 4PN

Lynton & Lynmouth

North Devon

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Overview

Postcode EX31 4PN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Lynton & Lynmouth ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Lynton & Combe Martin area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lynton & Combe Martin is £44,502 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 9.2 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lynton & Combe Martin has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Lynton & Combe Martin has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Lynton & Combe Martin is £44,502 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX31 4PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Lynton & Combe Martin near EX31 4PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 9.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
17 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.78(-56%)
Other theft
4.35(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.48(-77%)
Vehicle crime
2.61(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.74(-73%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
95.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.98%
Irish
3
0.98%
Other White
3
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.66%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
33.59%
No qualifications
41
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
54.47%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.13%
Other social rented
9
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Lynton & Lynmouth

Median price£267,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £325K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Lynton & Lynmouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£365,000£243
Terraced6£319,750£242
Semi-Detached4£233,500£279
Flats9£180,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lynton & Lynmouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£130,000£221,000£217,500
2017£359,975£106,000£235,000£205,000
2018£380,000£225,000£200,000£202,500
2019£385,000£156,900£290,000£214,250
2020£387,000£182,500£278,000£283,000
2021£390,000£170,000£335,000£240,000
2022£460,000£225,000£335,000£245,000
2023£600,000£310,000£425,000£282,500
2024£475,000£262,500£325,000£282,500
2025£370,000£205,000£197,500£319,500
2026£367,500£168,750£273,500£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£214£235
2017£223£205£186£193
2018£320£225£188£197
2019£262£259£209£193
2020£282£247£290£251
2021£292£259£229£267
2022£320£284£334£297
2023£429£457£285£266
2024£383£385£291£300
2025£306£269£322£240
2026£197£206£279£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lynton & Lynmouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lynton & Lynmouth in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the EX31 4PN postcode area, located within Lynton & Combe Martin, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,676
Band B£1,956
Band C£2,235
Band D£2,515
Band E£3,073
Band F£3,632
Band G£4,191
Band H£5,029

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX31 4PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Michael Patrinos

Lynton & Lynmouth - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardLynton & LynmouthE05012429
ParishParracombeE04003111
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lynton & Combe MartinE02004176
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 002BE01020100
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX31 4PN

Is EX31 4PN (Lynton & Combe Martin) safe?

The area around EX31 4PN records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near EX31 4PN?

The median sale price around EX31 4PN in Lynton & Combe Martin is £267,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around EX31 4PN?

EX31 4PN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,462 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX31 4PN (Lynton & Combe Martin) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX31 4PN is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Michael Patrinos (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.