Kilmington, Colyton & Uplyme
East Devon 007 · 5 sub-areas · 8,438 residents
East Devon 007 is a rural pocket of East Devon, home to around 8,400 people and skewed strongly towards older, settled residents — over a third are aged 65 or above. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £880 a month, noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed, though that affordability is offset by limited public transport and a long haul to any major city.
Kilmington, Colyton & Uplyme is a settled residential pocket of East Devon. The bigger gravitational centre is Bristol, around 144 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kilmington, Colyton & Uplyme?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £953 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Kilmington, Colyton & Uplyme in East Devon
Living in Kilmington, Colyton & Uplyme
East Devon 007 sits in one of the more sparsely connected parts of the South West, and that shapes everything about living here. The pace is slower, the population older, and the car essentially non-negotiable — over half of residents drive to work, while fewer than one in a hundred use public transport for their commute. If you're after a quiet rural or semi-rural life well away from city pressure, it delivers. If you need fast, reliable connectivity to a major employment centre, it's a genuine challenge.
Rents are one of the clearest draws. A two-bedroom home runs around £880 a month — meaningfully cheaper than the UK average of roughly £1,200 for the same size, and well below what you'd pay in any major English city. The trade-off is that house prices are high relative to local earnings: the median sale price sits above £465,000, and it takes a typical buyer around seven years to save a deposit. This is overwhelmingly owner-occupied territory — nearly four in five homes are owned outright or with a mortgage — so the private rental stock is limited and doesn't turn over quickly.
The population profile here is distinctive even by East Devon standards. More than a third of residents are 65 or older, and the working-age cohort is correspondingly thin. Young professionals and families with children are a relatively small share of the community. That said, the area does attract remote workers — over a third of residents work from home, one of the higher rates you'll find anywhere — which suggests it suits people who can decouple where they live from where their employer is based.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5.6 km away in straight-line distance. From there, the rail journey to London takes close to four hours by public transport, and Birmingham and Manchester are similar. This is not commuter-belt territory. Broadband gigabit coverage reaches only around 11% of premises, so if remote working is the plan, check your specific address carefully before committing. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is East Devon 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends heavily on what you need. If you want quiet, rural surroundings, low crime, and relatively affordable rents, it's genuinely appealing. If you rely on public transport, need fast broadband, or want proximity to a city, the limited connectivity and long journey times to major centres are real drawbacks. It suits older residents, retirees, and remote workers far better than it does young professionals or daily commuters.
- What is the rent in East Devon 007?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £675 a month, a two-bedroom around £880, and a three-bedroom around £1,100. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5.6% over the past year. Private rental stock is limited — fewer than 13% of homes are privately rented — so availability can be tight.
- Is East Devon 007 safe?
- Yes, notably so. The crime rate is around 30 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. Low population density and a predominantly settled, older community contribute to the low figures. It's one of the quieter, safer pockets of the South West by the numbers.
- What's the commute from East Devon 007 to the nearest city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 5.6 km away by straight line — a short drive but a long walk. The public-transport journey to London takes close to four hours; Birmingham is similar. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 140 minutes away by the best available route. This is not practical commuter territory; most residents either work locally, work from home, or drive.
- Who lives in East Devon 007?
- Predominantly older, settled homeowners — over 36% of residents are 65 or above, and nearly 78% own their home. Young people and families with children are a relatively small share of the community. There's a notable cohort of remote workers: over a third of residents work from home, well above the national average. Ethnic diversity is very low, with around 95% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near East Devon 007?
- There are six schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 9% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is around 4 km away. Given the small number of local schools, individual quality varies significantly, and it's worth reading the most recent Ofsted inspection reports for schools nearest to your specific address.
- Is East Devon 007 good for remote workers?
- It attracts a lot of them — over a third of residents already work from home, one of the higher shares in England. The rural setting and lower rents make it appealing. The main caveat is broadband: gigabit-capable connections reach only around 11% of premises, so checking your specific address before committing is essential if fast connectivity is non-negotiable for your work.