Hillhead, Colyton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX24 6NJ, EX24 6HH, EX24 6NN.
At a glance
16 property sales on Hillhead, Colyton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Sep 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £481,750. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Hillhead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hillhead has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £481,750 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Terraced | 7 | £293,643 | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £385,000 | 13 Dec 2022 |
Sold prices on Hillhead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton House, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 22 Sep 2025 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Nestor, Hillhead EX24 6HH | 12 Mar 2024 | £552,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Shalom, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 13 Dec 2022 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| April Cottage, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 8 Jul 2022 | £410,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Tuesday Cottage, 3, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 16 May 2022 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Lidden Cottage, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 24 Jan 2022 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Hill Court, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 28 May 2021 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Heights, Hillhead EX24 6HH | 24 Oct 2019 | £595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Alton House, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 2 Aug 2019 | £352,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Lidden Cottage, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 1 Jul 2019 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Garage At, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 20 Feb 2019 | £13,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 5 Dec 2018 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Prospect House, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 3 Dec 2018 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Cherries, Hillhead EX24 6NN | 2 Nov 2018 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ashmead, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 10 Feb 2017 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Alton House, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 23 Sep 2016 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Tuesday Cottage, 3, Hillhead EX24 6NJ | 19 Feb 2016 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Alton House, Hillhead | £300,000 (Sep 2016) → £352,000 (Aug 2019) → £480,000 (Sep 2025) | +60% over 9 yrs |
| Tuesday Cottage, 3, Hillhead | £280,000 (Feb 2016) → £420,000 (May 2022) | +50% over 6 yrs |
| Lidden Cottage, Hillhead | £165,000 (Jul 2019) → £350,000 (Jan 2022) | +112% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Hillhead
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hillhead in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hillhead is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- South Devon coast from Dawlish Warren to Seaton Flood alert area
- River Coly from Colyton to Colyford Flood warning area
- Umborne Brook from Wilmington to Colyton Flood warning area
- River Axe (Lower) from Axminster to Axmouth Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Hillhead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Primary Academy 150 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Colyton Grammar School 1,083 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Seaton Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Musbury Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Axminster station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
- Colyton Station (Seaton Tramway) 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway) 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Square (N-bound) 2 min walk
- The Square (S-bound) 2 min walk
- Gribblemead (NW-bound, South Street) 3 min walk
- Gribblemead (SE-bound, South Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice
148 Harepath Road, Seaton · 1.8 mi - Townsend House Medical Centre
49 Harepath Road, Seaton · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 669 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,444 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 67% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 7% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 7% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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