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About Northcott (PL15)

Northcott is a quaint civil parish located in the far west of Devon, approximately seven miles south of Holsworthy, within the Torridge district. Nestled near the River Tamar, which marks the boundary with Cornwall, Northcott's population has dwindled from 60 in 1901 to just 26 in 2001. While it operates as a separate parish for administrative purposes, it is ecclesiastically linked to the parish of Boyton in Cornwall, reflecting its historical shifts between counties. The settlement has a population of approximately 32 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.

Property prices in Northcott show an average sale price of £254,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Northcott a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Northcott has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northcott planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Northcott, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.