Richmond Green Appledore, Torridge
17 addresses across 1 postcode (EX39), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40901330.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £239,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, 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 A; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 19% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.9 km (6.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Northam Burrows Country Park, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northam Surgery, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £239,000 | £218,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £244,900 | £244,900 | £244,900 |
| 2004 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £47,950 | £47,950 | £47,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | 3 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £310,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jun 2024 | 6 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £218,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2024 | 12 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 2 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £335,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 14 EX39 1PD | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2018 | 2 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 15 EX39 1PD | Detached | £347,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2014 | 3 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £178,000 | |
| 6 May 2010 | 4 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | 14 EX39 1PD | Detached | £244,900 | |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 7 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 13 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2000 | 13 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £69,950 | |
| 17 May 1997 | 7 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £47,950 | |
| 30 May 1996 | 3 EX39 1PD | Semi-detached | £47,500 | |
| 24 Nov 1995 | 7 EX39 1PD | Terraced | £44,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (2); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Torridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,601 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,734 | £2,023 | £2,312 | £2,601 | £3,180 | £3,758 | £4,336 | £5,203 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 870 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 17 addresses are between 38 m and 41 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 1PD | 100% | 19% | 19% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsley Avenue Appledore | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Appledore Ferry Landing | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Sandhills Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 65.5 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 71.1 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Northam Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Northam Dental Surgery (Adp) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central Convenience - The Square, Northam Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northam Burrows Country Park 229 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anchor Park 6,940 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 229 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Civil War Fieldwork on Staddon Hill, a scheduled monument, 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 118 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Civil War Fieldwork on Staddon Hill | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Docton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Richmond Dock | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Diddywell | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Tapeley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Staddon Hill | Hill | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| West Appledore | Wetland | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Appledore Pool | Tidal water | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Tapeley Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Sandymere | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 17 |
3 of the street's 17 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 Torridge: see them on the Torridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore School | Primary | 3–11 | 140 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore County Primary School And Nursery EX39 1PF | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Hocking's Ice Cream EX39 1PF | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Appledore Football Club EX39 1PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | Exempt | |
| The Crab & Apple | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Skern Lodge Ltd EX39 1NG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Richmond Green (4); On or near Scott Avenue (1); On or near Richmond Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 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 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
- EX39 1PD: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Richmond Road · Churchill Way · Scott Avenue · Kingsley Avenue · Staddon Road · Longfield · Fairway · Western Avenue · Pitt Court · Richmond Road · Pitt Hill · Lea Terrace
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.