Holwell Lane Mid Devon
34 addresses across 4 postcodes (EX16), about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 25305942.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, D: 1, E: 4, F: 2).
- Flood: 21 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 A; Band D in Mid Devon costs £2,656 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway, about 9.5 km (5.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Grand Western Canal Country Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 56 to 112 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Amicus Health, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 187 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (4); 2003-2006 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,656 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,771 | £2,066 | £2,361 | £2,656 | £3,247 | £3,837 | £4,427 | £5,313 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (28% of about 2,520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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
- COLLIPRIEST HOUSE, grade II
- LOWER COLLIPRIEST FARMHOUSE, grade II
- STABLE BLOCK TO EAST OF COLLIPRIEST HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Adjoining the Town Hall, St Andrews Street, Tiverton, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Roundhill, Tiverton, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 16 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 27 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 121 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 6 medium, 22 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX16 4PT | not in 2 or 3 | 13 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX16 4PH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| EX16 5PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| EX16 6PL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 20 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 56 m and 112 m above sea level (81 m on average); the ground rises about 56 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX16 4PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX16 4PT | 55% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| EX16 5PD | 75% | 75% | 75% | 17% |
| EX16 6PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tiverton Parkway 683,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Newton St Cyres 7,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Walronds Cotteylands | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Tiverton | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | William Street Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 56.6 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Amicus Health | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Peters Dental Surgery | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Tiverton & District Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Tiverton Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 46 Fore Street Lloyds Bank | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Grand Western Canal Country Park 47 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,240 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cranmore Castle, a scheduled monument, 580 m (0.4 miles) east. 151 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Castle | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of St George | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Gotham House Including Forecourt Walls and Entrance Gates | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Great House, Peter Street | Scheduled monument | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Great House of St George | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Chilcot School Including Number 4 at Rear | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Tiverton Castle (uninhabited buildings) | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood | Wood | 170 m south-east |
| Garden Copse | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| South Hill Plantation | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Holwell Combe | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Bingwell Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Allers Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 34 |
1 of the street's 34 addresses is 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 Mid Devon: see them on the Mid Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcoat Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tiverton High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Wilcombe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Two Moors Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Tiverton EX16 5DY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Heathcoat Primary School EX16 5HE | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| New Golden Palace EX16 5DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westfield Road (29); On or near Collipriest Road (5); On or near Amory Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 8 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
- EX16 4PT: 30 addresses of 77 in the postcode
- EX16 4PH: 2 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- EX16 5PD: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
- EX16 6PL: 1 address of 73 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Narrow Lane · The Walronds · Westfield Terrace · Amory Road · Curwood Crescent · Westfield Road · Dunsford Way · Shapland Place · Howden Road · Carpenter Close · Woodward Road · Westexe South
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.