Coppice Close Barnstaple, North Devon
10 addresses across 1 postcode (EX32), about 20 m long. USRN 27504392.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- 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 North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 2.5 km (1.5 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 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Litchdon Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: Flat (4). Built: 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4).
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 C (28% of about 670 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)
- Units 1-8 Castle Park Road, Whiddon Valley Barnstaple EX32 8PA: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- St Johns Garden Centre, St Johns Lane, Newport, , Barnstaple, EX32 9DD: up to 44 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Westacott Heights (BAR01), Whiddon Valley, , , BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7NF: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX32 7RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Devon Homes Westacott | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Cattle Market Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 57.4 km (36 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 59.8 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Litchdon Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newport Pharmacy And Health Clinic | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Next Wave Dental | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Costcutter Cashzone | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,650 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3,650 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Sunnybank Allotments 1.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sowden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Stoneyard Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Black Rock Pit | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Codden Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 of the street's 10 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 North Devon: see them on the North Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Park Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiddon Valley Stores EX32 7RG | Retailers - other | 10 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2013 |
| The Whiddon Wagon EX32 7RG | Mobile caterer | 10 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Whiddon Valley Fryer EX32 7RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd EX32 8NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Burger Factory R&R 2 EX32 8PF | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Littlepeas Childminding EX32 8PY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Junglaroo EX32 8QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Table Table EX32 8RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| GOKZKUKIT EX32 8NW | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| On Track Education Barnstaple EX32 8PA | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Go Outdoors EX32 8PG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Home Bargains EX32 8PG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Speedwell Close (5); On or near Stoat Park (4); On or near Littlefield Close (3); On or near Venlock Close (3); On or near Coppice Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
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
- EX32 7RG: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Venlock Close · Laburnum Drive · Littlefield Close · Barton Road · Peards Down Close · Peards Down Close · Hawthorn Road · Stoat Park · Otter Way · Speedwell Close · Westacott Meadow · Woolbarn Lawn
All the streets in EX32 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.