Living in EX35, North Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX35 in North Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central EX35 sold at a median of £267,000 across 46 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across North Devon are down 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 1 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of EX35 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in North Devon pays £2,642 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 2 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in North Devon: £282,633, down 2.4% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South West average is £302,298.
Check sold prices for a specific address in EX35 →
See where EX35 ranks across South West →
Council tax at Band D in North Devon: £2,642 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare EX35 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for EX35 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around EX35
46 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX35 in the last 2 years, with a median of £267,000 and a range from £120,000 to £860,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Imperial Court Castle Hill, EX35 6JA | Flat or maisonette | £198,000 | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Green Pastures Station Hill, EX35 6LB | Detached | £385,000 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Barbrook Bungalows, EX35 6PA | Semi-detached | £120,000 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Lower Cottage The Old Chapel Sinai Hill, EX35 6AR | Detached | £390,000 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Park Street, EX35 6BY | Semi-detached | £230,000 | 19 May 2026 |
| Flat 11 Imperial Court Castle Hill, EX35 6JA | Flat or maisonette | £157,500 | 18 May 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
1 school within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi away | no figure |
1 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.6% |
| Skilled trades | 18.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.1% |
| Professional occupations | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How EX35 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 6.9 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of EX35 (E01020126, 1,601 residents in 2021, down 2.8% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 6.9 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 69.5% | 68.5% | -1.0 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 18.5% | 23.3% | +4.8 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 28.2% | 32.5% | +4.3 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 27.1% | 34.0% | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 5.7% | 6.9% | +1.2 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 79.4% | 80.5% | +1.1 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 97.9% | 97.9% | 0.0 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX35 in August 2026, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Devon's figures.
Buses from the centre of EX35
Best-served stop: Bottom Meadow Car Park, with 2.0 buses an hour on weekday daytimes.
Evenings, Sundays and routes
The best-served stop within 800 m of the centre of EX35 is Bottom Meadow Car Park: 2.0 buses an hour on a weekday daytime, 0.5 in the evening and 0.8 on Sunday daytime; first bus 06:55, last 19:50. Routes there: 310, 309. 5 stops with a scheduled service within that distance.
Departures a passenger can board, from the timetables operators publish to the Department for Transport's Bus Open Data Service, for Tuesday 8 Sep 2026 and Sunday 13 Sep 2026. Scheduled, not observed. Two stops on opposite sides of a road are two stops. The full report does this for the stops within 500 m of an address.
Source: operators' timetables on the Bus Open Data Service (Department for Transport)
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in North Devon pays £2,642 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.0% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for North Devon, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,102 | +4.8% |
| 2022-23 | £2,170 | +3.2% |
| 2023-24 | £2,279 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,394 | +5.0% |
| 2025-26 | £2,515 | +5.1% |
| 2026-27 | £2,642 | +5.0% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for North Devon, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about EX35
What is the average house price in EX35?
The average sold price in North Devon is £282,633 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX35?
Prices in North Devon are down 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX35?
The median of 46 recorded sales around central EX35 in the last 2 years is £267,000, ranging from £120,000 to £860,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX35?
1 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX35, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX35?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX35 in August 2026, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is EX35 at risk of flooding?
Central EX35 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX35 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £267,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX35 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX35 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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