Area guide · North Devon

Living in Braunton

A snapshot of life in Braunton, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Braunton is a village in North Devon, South West with a population of 6,610. The average house price is £443,055.

Where Braunton ranks

Population

6,610

Avg House Price

£443,055

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

205 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,065

Median Age

48.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Braunton's detached homes (£504,770) command roughly 1.6× the price of a flat (£307,571).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Braunton prices have risen 47% over the last 9 years (£302,224 → £443,055).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£504,770	£467,475	72
Semi-Detached	£472,542	£375,000	24
Terraced	£322,616	£302,000	31
Flat	£307,571	£252,500	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Braunton is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Braunton Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Caen Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Kingsacre Primary School	Primary	Good
Southmead School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Braunton averages 205 Mbps — 105% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Braunton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 52.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.3
% Rated C or Above	52.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,401

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,610
Median Age	48.3
Median Household Income	£27,065
Employment Rate	55%
Owner Occupied	67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Braunton?

The average house price in Braunton is £443,055 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Braunton?

The most affordable entry point in Braunton is a flat, with an average price of £307,571.

How are the schools in Braunton?

Braunton has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Braunton?

Average broadband download speeds in Braunton are around 205 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.5% of premises.

How big is Braunton?

Braunton is a settlement in North Devon with a population of approximately 6,610.

Most compared with

How does Braunton stack up against its neighbours?

Barnstaple

Braunton

House price: £306,501 · £443,055
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 5.0 mi

Bideford

Braunton

House price: £301,119 · £443,055
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 6.5 mi

Braunton

Fremington

House price: £443,055 · £298,063
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 2.9 mi

Braunton

Great Torrington

House price: £443,055 · £270,975
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 10.8 mi

Braunton

Ilfracombe

House price: £443,055 · £301,663
Crime rate: N/A · 117.1
Distance: 7.0 mi

Braunton

Northam

House price: £443,055 · £408,027
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 5.2 mi

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