Higher Slade Higher Slade, North Devon
2 addresses across 1 postcode (EX34), about 340 m long. USRN 27500402.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £455,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 78% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 14.3 km (8.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bicclescombe Park, is about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 112 to 119 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 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £388,500 | £317,000 | £460,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £275,000 | £165,000 | £275,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £288,275 | £250,000 | £326,550 |
| 2006 | 1 | £139,500 | £139,500 | £139,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £90,975 | £59,950 | £122,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2023 | HAVERSTOCK COTTAGE EX34 8LJ | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2018 | AVALON EX34 8LJ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | VALLEY VIEW EX34 8LJ | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2016 | SUNNY BANK EX34 8LJ | Detached | £317,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2014 | 15 EX34 8LJ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 14 EX34 8LJ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 12 May 2014 | SUNNY BANK EX34 8LJ | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2010 | 24 EX34 8LJ | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2008 | MEADOW VIEW EX34 8LJ | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2007 | CLOUD COTTAGE, 17 EX34 8LJ | Terraced | £326,550 | |
| 29 May 2007 | CURLSTONE EX34 8LJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2006 | 15 EX34 8LJ | Terraced | £139,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | SUNNYRIDGE EX34 8LJ | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2002 | AVALON EX34 8LJ | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2001 | CLOUD COTTAGE, 17 EX34 8LJ | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 14 EX34 8LJ | Detached | £59,950 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 23 EX34 8LJ | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 13 Jan 1997 | HAVERSTOCK COTTAGE EX34 8LJ | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 4 Dec 1995 | 14 EX34 8LJ | Detached | £46,750 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 188 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (27% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- HAVERSTOCK FARMHOUSE, grade II
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 2 addresses are between 112 m and 119 m above sea level (115 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 8LJ | 78% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Higher Slade Road | 150 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Wilder Road Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 59.8 km (37 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 | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smd Pharmacy At The Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Marlborough Dental Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Braunton Police | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Ilfracombe | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bicclescombe Park 2.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,840 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 250 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is A standing stone 110m south of Whitestone Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| A standing stone 110m south of Whitestone Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Furze Hill | Hill | 340 m north-east |
| Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 370 m south |
| Cairn Woodland | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Slade Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Hazel Bushes Bay | Bay | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Borough Valley | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Higher Slade Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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 8LJ: 2 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.