Rew's Close Combe Martin, North Devon
13 addresses across 1 postcode (EX34), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500566.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 14.9 km (9.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cobbler's Park, is about 200 m 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 21 to 26 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 6.5 km (4 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 27% 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1991-1995 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (24% of about 780 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 13 addresses are between 21 m and 26 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 0DW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Libra Gardens Combe Martin | 180 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Cormelles Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 52.6 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Combe Coastal Practice | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Combe Martin Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | Marlborough Dental Centre | 6.4 km (3.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cobbler's Park 1.3 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holland's Park 2.6 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Pack of Cards Including Courtyard Walls Incorporating Bee Boles on North-West Side, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Pack of Cards Including Courtyard Walls Incorporating Bee Boles on North-West Side | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| West Challacombe Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Cliff | Cliff or slope | 320 m north |
| Combe Martin Beach | Beach | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Lester Point | Headland | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Newberry Beach | Beach | 480 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Little Hangman | Hill | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Salt Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-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) | 7.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 100 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin Primary - Tiddlers EX34 0DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Sea Stone EX34 0DG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Snooker Club EX34 0AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2008 |
| Black and White Cafe EX34 0DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| The Focsle Inn EX34 0DJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Redwood Beach EX34 0DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream EX34 0DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop EX34 0AN | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Seaside Stores EX34 0AW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Sugarush EX34 0AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Saffron House Hotel EX34 0BX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2013 |
| John Fowler Holidays EX34 0AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2012 |
| Sherwoods Catering EX34 0AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Meaden's Marvellous Makes EX34 0AE | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Combe Martin Bowling Club EX34 0AE | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2010 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Borough Road (3); On or near Moory Meadow (3); On or near Umber Close (3); On or near Parking Area (2); On or near Libra Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 0DW: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Rosea Bridge Lane · Moory Meadow · Libra Gardens · Umber Close · King Street · Seaside · Shackhayes · Belmont Avenue · Trenode Avenue · Hangman Path · Lester Point · Cross Street
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.