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Colyton might be an interesting area to invest in when looking for a house for sale in the UK as it is a unique area in the county of Devon.
Before looking for a house for sale in the city of Colyton we strongly suggest landlords and real estate investors to research in detail and consider all involved factors. Indeed, house prices can change quite a bit depending on the square foot of the property, the number of rooms, the economic climate, the location of the house and more.
In this data heavy article the reader will be able to find out more on the topic and see the specific data to consider when evaluating different houses for sale in Colyton.
What are the asking prices for the houses for sale in the city of Colyton?
Table showing the asking prices for houses for sale in Colyton
Average asking price (1 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
Average asking price (2 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
Average asking price (3 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
Average asking price (4 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
Average asking price (5 bed) | no relevant data for this city |
After looking at this table about prices of houses for sale in Colyton, someone who is buying a home would have a detailed understanding of what kind of house for sale is available on the market that best suits the amount of money they are looking to invest. Also, using a more general figure like the average asking price per square foot of a property which is £0 will help them to have a more holistic understanding.
On average, in Colyton, the asking price for a house for sale in the area is £485,476.
The below table puts this figure into perspective as you can see the various average sale prices of the different type of houses for sale in Colyton. From a 1 bedroom house up to a 5 bedroom house.
As you can imagine, as the price goes up, the size of a room also goes up and in general, the larger a house is, the more you can expect the sale price to be as well.
Advice from experts on properties for sale in Colyton
In today’s market with an abundance of homes available for sale, choosing the best house for sale can be challenging.
With several houses for sale to choose from, who will guide you through the process of choosing?
We have listed here below several experts and companies able to advise and support potential buyers.
The process of finding and investing in a house for sale can be lengthy and time-consuming, this is why we suggest you consult with the following professionals:
- Banks – Lend you the cash
- Insurance companies – Insure your new real estate investment
- Conveyancer – handles all the legal labour that is needed to proceed in buying a house for sale.
- Surveyor – Carries out an independent and complete property valuation of the house for sale
- Mortgage advisor – If you are thinking to get a mortgage to get the finances needed to afford to buy a house for sale, a mortgage advisor is the person you should be looking for
- EPC person – Always get a quote on the Energy Performance Certificate of the houses for sale listed in a certain city
In general, for the city of Colyton, what are the final purchase prices for the houses for sale?
There are a lot of factors that impact the final sale price a house for sale sells for in the UK and in Colyton. In Colyton, this sale price works out to be £359,288. As an example, a factor like population growth over the last 10 years which works out to be 12% in Colyton and impacts house prices of the houses for sale.
Housing category | Total final sale price |
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Average sold price (detached) | £397,076 |
Average sold price (semi-detached) | £281,940 |
Average sold price (terraced) | £259,719 |
Average sold price (flat) | no relevant data for this city |
Above, the exact type of house is also shown to vary in price in a table in Colyton. You may think that the bigger the house is the more expensive, but actually, this table is more based on the demand for the properties in each category.
Housing category | Sale price per square foot |
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Average sold price/sqft | £3,220 |
Average sold price/sqft (new build) | £2,910 |
Average sold price/sqft (old stock) | £3,080 |
In addition, here is the price per square foot. By taking this data and doing an average, it is also possible to work out the average square foot of houses in Colyton which is £3,220. From here you can get a sense of the price of the overall housing market and therefore, also find out the prices of the houses for sale.
Choose the right house for sale that suits your needs
What parameters impact the final price of a house for sale in Colyton?
Here below is our list with the most important ones:
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House for sale affordability – check out the (see house affordability guide)
on the UK gov website to know more
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House Location – the actual location of a house for sale drastically changes the final price of a property
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Transports you can reach by foot – Commuting is part of our lives, especially in big cities, check it out before buying a house for sale.
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Number of bedrooms – Usually, the bigger the house for sale the more bedrooms it will have. For example, if you are a single person (or a couple) one bedroom will do.
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Energy Performance Certificate of the house for sale – Bad EPCs can result in thousands of pounds more in bills you will have to pay on an annual basis. Consider this when purchasing a new property.
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Internet connection – Having a quick internet connection is fundamental nowadays. Check the area of the house for sale to understand what the average internet speed is and see if it fits your needs
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Do you drive to the office? – If yes, ask about parking. Is it included in the house price?
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Special areas – Start by taking a look at the National Heritage list by the UK government. If a house listed for sale appears in the list, the future landlord won’t be able to invest in changes to the real estate asset.
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Houses for sale Conditions – When looking for houses for sale you should always consider the amount of time and money you will have to invest to complete the needed repairs, if any at all.
houses for sale in other cities and regions in the UK
If you are looking for similar places to buy a house that are just like Colyton, examine this short list of cities below from outside of the region of South West for some inspiration.
- hazelslade in South West
- bath in South West
- ardbeg in South West
- blaengwrach in South West
- newbury-park in South West
If none of these suit your interest, we suggest you visit our page with all of the relevant data concerning houses for sale in the UK, allowing you to buy the right property.
Or, consider buying a leasehold property instead which may be cheaper. However, you will also have to learn what will happen when a leasehold expires so you know how to deal with this side of the law.
What are the demographics like in the city of Colyton?
Are the deprivation levels of the UK any different to Colyton?
The deprivation levels of the UK can vary quite a bit. High deprivation levels signal a particular area has people who are struggling to make ends meet and pay for basic living expenses. For Colyton, in particular, the deprivation levels are £0.
This figure can be contrasted with the deprivation levels of the UK of 33% to see if the levels are below or above average.
Have the people of Colyton grown in numbers?
Whenever there is a population change this can impact the demand for housing and hence the appreciation of properties too. The total population of Colyton if 3727 and in the below heading how this population has changed will be broken down.
Like most data to do with houses, all data has to be considered holistically with multiple variables to determine if the population growth actually impacts the statistics that matter to you as a landlord in Colyton such as rental yield or house appreciation.
How has the population size of Colyton adjusted in the last 5 years?
In the previous five years there has been a change in the number of people of Colyton by 7%. Analysing this figure is a great way to tell if there is new demand for housing or not as a decreasing figure reduces the number of people who want to buy houses. Read more here
To compare this figure over a greater period of time, you could look at the figure for the 1 year population too and compare them. This way you can see if the population has changed recently or if this 7% change has historically occurred before. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.
Over the last 10 years, how has the population size adjusted in Colyton?
In the last decade, the population of Colyton has been adjusted by 12%. This growth may be as a result of factors like new industries employing people or emigration and immigration balancing out to create this population change.
A precedent that shows population change in this way over decades is the region of Greater London. The capital city has grown by 27% in the past 20 years. Population growth has caused house prices to go up to price523,666 on average.
In the city of Colyton, the demographics are unique and must be looked at by themself to make a conclusion about the area before buying a house. This is because the growth could be greatly different to the wider area of Devon for example.
These demographics for Colyton may impact the price of a house, how this house grows over time and the profitability of a house if you are buying it for an investment so knowing the area is crucial for a landlord making a purchasing decision in the city of Colyton in South West.
In the city of Colyton, is there a lot of green space?
Whether you view green space in Colyton as important to you as a homeowner is up to your personal preferences. Having said this, there is a clear benefit on the overall health of people who live near green space as the government has stated keeping green space in proximity to people is one of the biggest factors for combating obesity.
In Colyton, the number of acres of green space for every 1000 people currently is 33 which can be measured against the UK average of 1.7.
How much do people in Colyton earn?
You may be wondering what the amount people earn has to do with house price. Well, house prices generally go up as people earn more not just because they can afford more valuable properties but also because good areas generally attract more desirable infrastructure. For reference, the average household income is £41,500.00.
This may be better schools, doctors and areas with lower crime rates. This results in a snowball effect which polarises different areas further, increasing the demand for housing in richer areas by a greater amount. And increasing the proportion of people with high social grade scores. For Colyton this figure is 24%.
What is the social grade score of Colyton?
Most of the time, the social grade score of a city is what it takes to determine what the economic levels are like as this score refers to what type of jobs the people of the area generally work as. So, from highly skilled, managerial roles, to the manual labour workers of the UK, how does Colyton compare?
At the highest end of the scale (A) jobs that are managerial administrative or professional are all lumped into this category. On the other hand, there is the lowest grade (E) where workers who are on benefits, state pensions or work casual jobs fall into.
In Colyton, the percentage of people who work in the two highest skilled categories of this scale (A and B) is 24%.
So you can compare this data, here is the estimated grouping of the social grades of the UK for the general population. Adding the two highest categories of A and B and comparing this percentage to the high social grade score which combines A and B should give you a good comparison.
Social Score | Category | The proportion of the UK population (%) |
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A | Professional, managerial or administrative | 4 |
B | Intermediate managerial or professional jobs | 23 |
C1 | Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs | 29 |
C2 | Skilled manual workers | 21 |
D | Semi and unskilled manual workers | 15 |
E | State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers | 8 |
In Colyton, what is the crime rate?
In Colyton, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of 2500%. This can be compared to the national average of 79.52 for every 1000 people.
Low crime rates are desirable for your safety as a homeowner. Even if you don’t tend to leave the house too often and tend to not mind living in a slightly more dangerous area. Things like burglaries are always a possibility which could harm your ability to pay for home insurance and also may force you to install additional security in your home that can cost you further.
Having said this, you can look at the crime rate on a deeper level to find out what the threats are exactly. It could be the case that a proportion of these crimes (2500% for every 1000 people) come from things like anti-social behaviour rather than more serious crimes like violence and sexual offences.
If this is the case you may be more willing to look over a high crime rate within the areas you’re looking to buy a home.
In Colyton, how educated are people in general?
In the city of Colyton, 31% people have a degree from a university. The higher this proportion is, in general, the more likely it is that the population is able to buy a house.
Interestingly, as people who have degrees go up, the average income of the area goes up too. You can see if there is a correlation, the average household income in the UK is price34,000 and the average income in Colyton is £41,500.00.
This should correspond with the average percentage of people in the UK who have degrees at 22.6%.
How are rental yields of the houses for sale different to the rest of the UK in Colyton?
Most of the time, high deprivation levels signal that people cannot afford to sustain their living expenses. In Colyton, currently, £0 people fall into this category.
Measuring this statistic against the nationwide average of 33% should give you a pretty good idea of where the city lies in the scale of poverty in the area and how much you can charge for rent in your ast (assured tenancy shorthold).
In Colyton, how has the number of houses changed?
Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Colyton, think about how the city is growing and how this may impact the overall growth of the area.
Comparing the growth at different time periods would be a great way to assess whether the growth has slowed down, remained the same or perhaps stagnated over the years.
1 year | 3 years | 5 years | |
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Colyton growth rate | 12% | 19% | 30% |
As the population of Colyton grows, this may also push up the price of the houses for sale. More people would be looking to buy homes and permanently live in the area. This demand helps a home appreciate. However, this isn’t always true because some cities build a lot of houses too to match the supply.
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