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EX34 0EU

Shute Lane

Combe Martin

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Detailed insights for EX34 0EU

Overview

Postcode EX34 0EU is located in a rural town, within the Combe Martin 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 29.2 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 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.3%
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 17,596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Lynton & Combe Martin has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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 EX34 0EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Lynton & Combe Martin near EX34 0EU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
687.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.68(-53%)
Other theft
5.7(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.85(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.14(-67%)
Burglary
2.14(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
95.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.49%
Other White
4
1.49%
Irish
2
0.75%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.13%
No qualifications
51
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
61.24%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.73%
Other social rented
3
2.33%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Combe Martin

Median price£308,750
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £354K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £308,750 (about £258 per square foot) in Combe Martin area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,500 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Combe Martin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£338,500£324
Semi-Detached9£338,000£223
Terraced8£229,500£255
Flats5£152,500£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Combe Martin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combe Martin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,500£105,000£201,500£185,000
2017£278,000£121,500£236,500£178,250
2018£283,750£142,000£233,500£165,750
2019£283,750£87,000£217,500£190,000
2020£325,000£124,500£230,000£184,000
2021£367,500£117,500£302,500£215,500
2022£430,000£232,500£250,000£250,000
2023£412,500£95,750£335,000£242,500
2024£407,500£117,500£272,500£249,750
2025£346,000£148,250£340,250£280,000
2026£345,000£167,000£250,750£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combe Martin.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combe Martin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£180£233£176
2017£267£158£190£190
2018£243£142£179£189
2019£273£180£202£174
2020£237£179£215£168
2021£308£232£199£219
2022£377£189£323£251
2023£351£160£290£219
2024£309£217£276£269
2025£327£204£239£250
2026£324£245£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combe Martin.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Combe Martin in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 0EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 0EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Fountain Villa, Shute Lane, Ilfracombe, EX34 0EUTerracedFreehold£260,000
24 Jul 2025Pebbledene, High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 0EPTerracedFreehold£259,000
24 Feb 20253, High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 0EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
26 Mar 20267, Highfield Gardens, Ilfracombe, EX34 0HQTerracedFreehold£200,000
11 Mar 2026Staple Cottage, High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 0HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,500

Schools

In the EX34 0EU postcode area, located within Lynton & Combe Martin, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX34 0EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCombe Martin Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX34 0EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX34 0EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miKing Street StoresKing Street, North Devon, EX34 0ABWalking directions to King Street Stores
0.4 miCentralCross Street, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DDWalking directions to Central
0.5 miPremier Seaside StoresCross Street, North Devon, EX34 0DJWalking directions to Premier Seaside Stores

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 EX34 0EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Lee Lethaby

Combe Martin - 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
WardCombe MartinE05012422
ParishCombe MartinE04003083
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lynton & Combe MartinE02004176
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 002AE01020099
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX34 0EU

Is EX34 0EU (Lynton & Combe Martin) safe?

The area around EX34 0EU 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 EX34 0EU?

The median sale price around EX34 0EU in Lynton & Combe Martin is £308,750 (about £258 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX34 0EU?

There is 1 school close to EX34 0EU, including Combe Martin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX34 0EU?

EX34 0EU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,596 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX34 0EU (Lynton & Combe Martin) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX34 0EU is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Lee Lethaby (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.