Roundswell & Landkey
North Devon 012 · 6 sub-areas · 11,168 residents
North Devon 012 is a rural stretch of North Devon, home to around 11,200 people and a long way from any major city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £790 a month — well below the national median — but with nearly half of take-home pay going on rent, affordability is tighter than the headline figure suggests.
Roundswell & Landkey is a mid-density neighbourhood of North Devon in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. 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 Roundswell & Landkey?
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 below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £859 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Roundswell & Landkey in North Devon
Living in Roundswell & Landkey
North Devon 012 sits in one of England's most sparsely connected corners, and daily life here reflects that. There's no metro, no tram, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.8 km away. Most residents drive: nearly two in three commute by car, and almost a quarter work from home, which shapes the area's rhythm more than any high street does.
Rent is low by national standards. A two-bedroom home runs around £790 a month — roughly a third less than the UK median of around £1,200. But wages are modest too: the typical resident earns around £28,400 a year, and with rent-to-take-home running at nearly 48%, money doesn't stretch as far as the raw rent figure implies. Buying is more attainable than in most of the South West, though: the median sale price sits at around £316,000, and a deposit takes roughly five and a half years to save.
The population skews older. More than one in five residents is 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket accounts for another one in five. Owner-occupation dominates — over seven in ten households own their home — which gives the area a settled, established feel. Private renting accounts for just 16% of households, a relatively thin market.
Practically speaking, the area scores well on broadband: over 91% of premises can access gigabit-capable connections, and no properties fall below the universal service obligation. Greenspace is accessible too, with the average resident within 410 metres of open land and roughly half within comfortable walking distance. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on individual pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Devon 012 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. The area is quiet, affordable by national standards, and has easy access to greenspace — most residents are within 410 metres of open land. But it's rural and car-dependent, with limited public transport and a journey to any major city measured in hours rather than minutes. It suits people who value space and low density over urban convenience.
- What is the rent in North Devon 012?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £598 a month, a two-bedroom around £790, and a three-bedroom around £978. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4% over the past year. Despite the low headline figures, rent takes up nearly 48% of a typical resident's take-home pay given modest local wages.
- Is North Devon 012 safe?
- Yes — the area records around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. Rural areas with high owner-occupation tend to have lower crime overall, and that holds here. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime are the most common categories, but serious crime is low.
- What's the commute from North Devon 012 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 65% commute by car — and nearly a quarter work from home. The nearest mainline rail station is around 2.8 km away. By public transport, London is roughly 3 hours 40 minutes away and Birmingham around 4 hours. This is genuinely remote; if you need to commute to a major city regularly, factor in the time and cost carefully.
- Who lives in North Devon 012?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 22% of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 group is similarly large. More than seven in ten households own their home. It's a predominantly white British area with low turnover and a modest private rental market. Around 30% of residents hold degree-level qualifications.
- What schools are near North Devon 012?
- There are 15 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 52% are rated Good or Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is over 51 km away, so families prioritising top-rated provision will need to check individual catchments carefully and may need to travel.
- Is North Devon 012 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly qualities — low crime, plenty of greenspace nearby, and lower rents than most of England. But the school picture is below average compared to national benchmarks, and car dependency is high. Families who value outdoor space and a quiet environment over school ratings and urban amenities are most likely to find it a good fit.