Exeter Road Braunton, North Devon
55 addresses across 6 postcodes (EX33), about 50 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 27505002.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5, E: 7).
- Flood: 16 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 39% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.9 km (4.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 48 of its 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Caen Medical Centre, about 160 m away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 92 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Flat (13); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (5); before 1900 (4); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (9); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Braunton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Elliott Gallery, Hills View Braunton EX33 2LA: up to 5 homes, pending decision (160 m)
- Candar Nursery, Exeter Road, , , Braunton, EX33 2BJ: up to 10 homes, pending decision (310 m)
- 25 Wrafton Road, former Harriet Nanscawen Nursing Home, , , Braunton, EX33 2BT: up to 5 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 25 October 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 12 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 15 homes the Environment Agency counts, 7 are in areas at high risk, 3 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX33 2JB | zone 3 | 2 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
| EX33 2JD | zone 2 | 3 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| EX33 2JG | zone 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX33 2JQ | zone 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX33 2JF | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX33 2JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 55 addresses are between 12 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX33 2JB | 82% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX33 2JD | 92% | 39% | 39% | 0% |
| EX33 2JF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX33 2JG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX33 2JQ | 75% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX33 2JT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SQ Restaurant Braunton | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Appledore Ferry Landing | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 65.5 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Caen Medical Centre | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Braunton Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heddons Croft Dental Surgery | 160 m |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | Braunton Police | 160 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Braunton Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,360 m² | 200 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Farm, Including Wall Adjoining South-East and Railings Adjoining East, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m west. 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Town Farm, Including Wall Adjoining South-East and Railings Adjoining East | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m west |
| Broadgate | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m north |
| Church House | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of St Brannock | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Hill | Hill | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Chapel Hill | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Chapel Hill Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Braunton Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Braunton Pill | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Saltpill Duck Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 55 |
48 of the street's 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 170 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsacre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Southmead School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Braunton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lookout EX33 2JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Trattoria N4 EX33 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| SQ Bar and Restaurant EX33 2JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The Worx EX33 2JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Reed's Butchers EX33 2AA | Retailers - other | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
| The George Inn EX33 2JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Beach Buddies Childcare EX33 2JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Bubbles Boba Limited EX33 2JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| The Siam Bistro EX33 1AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| From, Amélie EX33 1AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Cawthornes Foodmarket EX33 1AA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| The London Inn EX33 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Olive Or Twist EX33 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Shack & Pantry EX33 1AA | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Deano's EX33 1AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (27); On or near Parking Area (17); On or near Locks Close (10); On or near Dyers Close (8); On or near Caen Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 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) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 25 October 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- EX33 2JB: 20 addresses
- EX33 2JD: 20 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- EX33 2JG: 8 addresses
- EX33 2JQ: 5 addresses
- EX33 2JF: 1 address
- EX33 2JT: 1 address
Nearby streets
Caen Street · Sunny Nook · Dyers Close · The Square · Bowen Court · Wrafton Road · Bassett Close · Bias Lane · Bias Lane · Heanton Street · Hills View · Sing's Lane
All the streets in EX33 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.