Fairholme Road Woolacombe, North Devon
1 address across 1 postcode (EX34), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500021.
- 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 D; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 28% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 14.8 km (9.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 43 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 6.4 km (4 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 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 D (20% of about 1,420 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 address is about 43 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 7BT | 100% | 28% | 28% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parish Church Woolacombe | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Esplanade Car Park | 260 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 65 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Combe Coastal Practice | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Pharmacy (Lps) | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | Torrs Park Dental Practice | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Braunton Police | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woolacombe Food Store Ltd Cashzone | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 940 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gora Lane Allotments 1.2 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Sabinus (Wollacombe Church), a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Sabinus (Wollacombe Church) | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shellsborough Cove | Tidal water | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Gin Cove | Tidal water | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Potter's Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bluebell Woods | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Borough Valley | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Upper Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolacombe School | Primary | 2–11 | 190 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Chapel EX34 7BT | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2010 |
| Woolacombe County Primary School EX34 7BT | School/college/university | 60 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| St Sabinus Parish Church EX34 7BX | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2008 |
| Mortehoe & Woolacombe Lunch Club EX34 7BX | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2016 |
| Woolacombe Fryer EX34 7BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Captain Jacks EX34 7BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Drift Coffee House and Kitchen EX34 7BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Bar Electric EX34 7BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Woolacombe Foodstore Ltd EX34 7BW | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| The Beach House EX34 7BW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Fudgies EX34 7BW | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| The Captains Table EX34 7BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barton Pharmacy Ltd EX34 7BW | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2020 |
| West & Barton EX34 7BW | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Funder Island EX34 7BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (5); On or near Mill Lane (3); On or near Rawnsley Lane (2); On or near Barton Road (1); On or near Hunter Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 41% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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 | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- EX34 7BT: 1 address of 105 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Springfield Road · Rawnsley Lane · West Road · Mill Lane · Arlington Road · Woolacombe Court · Barton Road · Chichester Park · South Street · Frog Street · Bay View Road · The Grove
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.