Border Road Honiton, East Devon
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX14), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12100176.
- 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 C; Band D in East Devon costs £2,595 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Honiton Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in East Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,595 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,019 | £2,307 | £2,595 | £3,172 | £3,749 | £4,326 | £5,191 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 1,360 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Air Training Corps Hall, St Marks Road, Honiton, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Ottery Moor Lane, Honiton, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Ottery Moor Lane, Honiton, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
- 15 September 2026 to 17 September 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 5 addresses are between 92 m and 94 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX14 1DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX14 4ZU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Honiton 337,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Feniton 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Whimple 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beggars Lane Honiton | 80 m |
| Car parks | Lace Walk Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 16.1 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 67.7 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Honiton Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brookvale Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Honiton Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Britannia Building Society | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,150 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Combe House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Combe House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Copse | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Roundball Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Woodcroft Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Gobsore Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Gobsore Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Chalcombe Bottom | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 East Devon: see them on the East Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littletown Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Honiton Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Honiton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse EX14 1BB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Planet Play Honiton EX14 1DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Home Bargains EX14 1DB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd EX14 1AZ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Premier Inn Honiton EX14 1BQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| BP Honiton SF Connect EX14 1BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Little Ones Childcare EX14 1BR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Lidl EX14 1SF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Greggs EX14 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Honiton Gymnastics Club EX14 1SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Heathfield Inn EX14 2UG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (27); On or near Duchy Road (16); On or near Supermarket (11); On or near Durham Way (11); On or near St Leonards Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 16 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gloucester Crescent · Gloucester Close · Heathpark Way · Exeter Road · Exeter Road · Duchy Road · Exeter Road · Devonshire Way · Durham Way · Kingsgate Business Centre · Beggars Lane · High Street
All the streets in EX14 and across East Devon.
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.