Champernowne Crescent Chambercombe, North Devon
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX34), about 220 m long. USRN 27503569.
- Sales: 48 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £281,250 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 10, E: 3, F: 1, G: 1).
- 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 A; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 61% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 14.9 km (9.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St James's Park, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Combe Coastal Practice, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £281,250 | £281,250 | £281,250 |
| 2023 | 2 | £328,500 | £250,000 | £407,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £345,250 | £255,000 | £435,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £183,250 | £180,000 | £186,500 |
| 2014 | 3 | £175,000 | £165,000 | £280,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £139,000 | £125,000 | £385,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £147,500 | £145,000 | £150,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £171,500 | £167,000 | £176,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | 12 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £281,250 | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 1 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2023 | NORVILLE EX34 9PL | Detached | £407,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2023 | 4 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £182,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jul 2022 | RAGGAMUFFINS EX34 9PL | Detached | £435,500 | |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 8 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £255,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 8 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jan 2018 | 5 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2017 | 14 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2015 | LITTLE CROFT EX34 9PL | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2015 | 1 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £186,500 | |
| 6 May 2014 | 15 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2014 | 14 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | FAIRLAWNS EX34 9PL | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2013 | 7 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2013 | THE ORCHARD EX34 9PL | Detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 14 Feb 2013 | 12 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2011 | 11 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £119,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2010 | 5 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 14 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2008 | 1 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £167,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2008 | 14 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £176,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | TARRAGON EX34 9PL | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 25 May 2006 | 14 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2006 | LANTERN VISTA EX34 9PL | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 1 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £122,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2003 | 13 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 8 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2002 | 15 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 12 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £83,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2001 | 13 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £87,950 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 5 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 4 Jul 2001 | FERNS EX34 9PL | Detached | £98,100 | |
| 25 May 2001 | FAIRLAWNS EX34 9PL | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2001 | PIER VIEW EX34 9PL | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2000 | 9 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £56,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2000 | 8 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £69,500 | |
| 18 Feb 2000 | 13 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 17 Jun 1999 | 5 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 1 May 1998 | MARINE VIEW EX34 9PL | Semi-detached | £70,500 | |
| 13 Feb 1998 | 13 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 14 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £39,500 | |
| 13 Dec 1996 | 3 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 7 Oct 1996 | 12 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £39,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1996 | 10 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £24,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1996 | 8 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 10 Nov 1995 | 16 EX34 9PL | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 3 Jan 1995 | 17 EX34 9PL | Detached | £31,500 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, detached (6); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (8); before 1900 (4); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Champernowne Crescent
- 5, Champernowne Crescent
- 6, Champernowne Crescent
- 7, Champernowne Crescent
- 11, Champernowne Crescent
- 14 Champernowne Crescent
- 15, Champernowne Crescent
- Fairlawns, Champernowne Crescent
- Ferns, Champernowne Crescent
- Lantern Vista, Champernowne Crescent
- Little Croft, Champernowne Crescent
- Tara, Champernowne Crescent
- Tarragon, Champernowne Crescent
- The Orchard, Champernowne Crescent
Council tax
What each band costs in North Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,642 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,761 | £2,055 | £2,349 | £2,642 | £3,229 | £3,817 | £4,404 | £5,284 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (33% of about 610 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)
- Former Chambercombe Bakery, Chambercombe Road, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9PH: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Former Montebello Hotel, Fore Street, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Crescent House Hotel, 46-48 Fore Street ILFRACOMBE EX34 9DN: up to 7 homes, pending decision (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 11 January 2027 to 5 February 2027: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 11 January 2027 to 5 February 2027: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, 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 31 addresses are between 60 m and 73 m above sea level (66 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 9FP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX34 9PL | 100% | 61% | 61% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crofts Lea Park Chambercombe | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Oxford Grove Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 57.4 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Combe Coastal Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marlborough Dental Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Braunton Police | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Ilfracombe | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James's Park 3,570 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brimlands Playing Field 8.8 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crofts Lea Allotments 1.2 ha | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chambercombe Manor With Attached Yard Walls, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 56 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chambercombe Manor With Attached Yard Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Hillsborough Promontory Fort | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Quay From Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse | Listed building, Grade I | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rapparee Cove | Tidal water | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Larkstone Beach | Beach | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Chambercombe Woods | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Lantern Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Sterridge Valley | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 31 | 31 |
None of the street's 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 North Devon: see them on the North Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Towers Guesthouse EX34 9QN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2010 |
| Varley House EX34 9QW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2011 |
| Ilfracombe Swimming Pool EX34 9QG | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Larkstone Cafe Bar EX34 9QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| The Thatched Inn EX34 9PG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Laston House Hotel EX34 9NT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 m | 4 Good | 10 Oct 2013 |
| Pinehurst Residential Care Home EX34 9QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Ilfracombe Rugby Club EX34 9QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2012 |
| The Collingdale EX34 9NU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2008 |
| The Lime Kiln Cafe and Bar EX34 9FQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Channel View (7); On or near Chambercombe Road (7); On or near Parking Area (5); On or near Chambercombe Park Road (5); On or near Combe Park (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD: Utility repair and maintenance works, 11 January 2027 to 5 February 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD: Utility repair and maintenance works, 11 January 2027 to 5 February 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chambercombe Lane · Crofts Lea Park · Larkstone Crescent · Gipsy Lane · Weld Park Avenue · Chambercombe Park Road · Brentwood Gardens · Larkstone Gardens · Larkstone Villas · Barnstaple Road · Hawthorn Avenue · Channel View
All the streets in EX34 and across North 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.