Backstreet Bradninch, Mid Devon
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (EX5), about 80 m long. USRN 25303493.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £111,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Mid Devon costs £2,656 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whimple, about 8.1 km (5.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bramblehaies Surgery, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2016 | 1 EX5 4NE | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | THE WORKSHOP EX5 4NE | Terraced | £190,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1); 1967-1975 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,656 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,771 | £2,066 | £2,361 | £2,656 | £3,247 | £3,837 | £4,427 | £5,313 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- DUKES, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 81 m and 89 m above sea level (86 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX5 4NE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX5 4NX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX5 4QL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whimple 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Cranbrook (Devon) 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Pinhoe 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guildhall Bradninch | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Tiverton | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 63.6 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bramblehaies Surgery | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Southwest Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Golds Place Dental Practice | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Tiverton & District Hospital | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cullompton Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Cullompton, Old Station Road Cashzone | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,120 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 390 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church, a scheduled monument, 160 m north-east. 45 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church | Scheduled monument | 160 m north-east |
| Comfort House | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north-east |
| Bradninch Manor | Listed building, Grade I | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Combe Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Ball Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| White Down | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Chub's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Deodara Glen | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Mid Devon: see them on the Mid Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchy School Bradninch | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Central Dairy Ltd EX5 4NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| The Castle Inn EX5 4NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peter Street (12); On or near Dukes Orchard (4); On or near Beacon Road (4); On or near Millway Gardens (3); On or near High Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- EX5 4NX: 6 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- EX5 4NE: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- EX5 4QL: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Peter Street · Beacon Road · Newhaven · Millway · Church Street · Millway Gardens · Dukes Orchard · Fore Street · Culver Close · Cemetery Lane · West End Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.