Shells Lane, Colyford, Colyton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX24 6QE.
At a glance
2 property sales on Shells Lane, Colyford, Colyton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 31 Jul 2020. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £110,000.
House prices on Shells Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shells Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 1 | £110,000 | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Detached | 1 | £198,360 | 31 Jul 2020 |
Sold prices on Shells Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byways, Shells Lane EX24 6QE | 31 Jul 2020 | £198,360 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, The Orchard, Shells Lane EX24 6QE | 24 Feb 2017 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Shells Lane
Crime
14 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shells Lane 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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
Shells Lane is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- South Devon coast from Dawlish Warren to Seaton Flood alert area
- River Axe (Lower) at Kilmington, Whitford and Axmouth Flood warning area
- River Coly from Colyton to Colyford 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 Shells Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Grammar School 1,083 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Colyton Primary Academy 150 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Seaton Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Musbury Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 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 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
- Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway) 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Colyton Station (Seaton Tramway) 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Coly Vale (S-bound, Coly Road) 4 min walk
- Coly Vale (adj, Coly Road) 4 min walk
- Kingsholme (N-bound, Coly Road) 5 min walk
- Kingsholme (opp, Coly Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice
148 Harepath Road, Seaton · 1.4 mi - Townsend House Medical Centre
49 Harepath Road, Seaton · 1.7 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 9 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 848 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 45.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 45.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,834 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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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