House prices in North Devon
The median price paid for a home in North Devon was £280,250 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,223 sales. House prices in North Devon fell 5.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 1.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North Devon was 7% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in North Devon was £846 a month in August 2026, 0.4% down on a year earlier (ONS). North Devon had 6.0 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North Devon stands out
- North Devon has the 6th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 60.9%.
- Prices in North Devon had the 11th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−5.0%).
- Rents in North Devon had the 11th biggest rent fall of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (−0.4%).
House prices in North Devon
The median price paid in North Devon was £280,250 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,223 sales, or £3,149 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £367,500 | 492 | £3,514 | −4.5% | +2.1% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £279,000 | 239 | £3,304 | +0.4% | +8.9% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £220,000 | 388 | £2,581 | −4.3% | +9.2% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £150,250 | 104 | £2,583 | −0.5% | +0.8% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Devon | £280,250 | −5.0% | +1.5% | £3,149 | −3.1% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in North Devon sold for a median £3,149 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
North Devon has the 157th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −5.0% change over the year is the 11th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest fall of 26 local authorities in South West.
Broadband and mobile in North Devon
60.9% of premises in North Devon can get gigabit broadband and 92.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 60.9% can get full fibre, and 3.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 6th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
74.7% of premises in North Devon get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in North Devon
The average private rent in North Devon was £846 a month in August 2026, 0.4% down on a year earlier. Rents in North Devon are 26.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North Devon has the 85th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in North Devon
1,196 homes were sold in North Devon in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.18 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North Devon were 5.8% up on the year before and 43.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 54th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th most of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in North Devon
The police recorded 6,205 crimes in North Devon in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.0 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.92 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.17 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.61 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.25 |
North Devon has the 67th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th lowest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in North Devon
North Devon is the 99th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 99th |
| Income | 131st |
| Employment | 126th |
| Education and skills | 98th |
| Health | 145th |
| Crime | 269th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 15th |
| Living environment | 81st |
People moving in and out in North Devon
In the year ending June 2025, 5,542 people moved to North Devon from elsewhere in the UK and 4,861 moved away, a net gain of 681 (6.7 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Torridge 811
- Mid Devon 283
- Somerset 215
Most moved out to
- Torridge 963
- Somerset 212
- Exeter 208
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about North Devon
How much does a house cost in North Devon?
The median price paid for a home in North Devon was £280,250 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £367,500; semi-detached £279,000; terraced £220,000; flats £150,250.
Are house prices in North Devon going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North Devon fell 5.0%, and over five years it rose 1.5%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in North Devon?
The average private rent in North Devon was £846 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £589; 2 bed £778; 3 bed £965; 4+ bed £1,331.
Is North Devon a safe place to live?
North Devon had 6.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 67th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in North Devon?
60.9% of premises in North Devon can get full fibre and 60.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Mid Devon 31 km
- Torridge 33 km
- West Devon 46 km
- Exeter 47 km
- Teignbridge 53 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.