Shortridge Close Witheridge, North Devon
7 addresses across 1 postcode (EX16), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27502087.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 2, F: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Lapford, about 10 km (6.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 188 to 190 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 Amicus Health - Mid Devon Sites, about 260 m away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2011 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £53,000 | £52,500 | £53,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2019 | 6 EX16 8AY | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2015 | 1 EX16 8AY | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 15 Mar 2013 | 4 EX16 8AY | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2012 | 5 EX16 8AY | Detached | £199,950 | |
| 31 Aug 2011 | 1 EX16 8AY | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2009 | 5 EX16 8AY | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2000 | 5 EX16 8AY | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 4 EX16 8AY | Detached | £53,500 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 3 EX16 8AY | Detached | £52,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1930-1949 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (31% of about 1,310 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
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026 to 6 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (standard works)
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 7 addresses are between 188 m and 190 m above sea level (189 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX16 8AY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lapford 8,490 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Morchard Road 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Copplestone 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Old School Witheridge | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 59.2 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Amicus Health - Mid Devon Sites | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | Holmead Farm | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Crediton Hospital | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Police station | South Molton Police Station | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,180 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,770 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 380 m north. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 380 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bendley Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Yeo Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| North Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Fiddle Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Bradford Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Little Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 240 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witheridge C Of E Primary School EX16 8AH | School/college/university | 230 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| S W C H EX16 8AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Central Convenience EX16 8AA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Witheridge Sports & Social Club EX16 8AH | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Two Moors Retreat EX16 8AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Mitre Inn EX16 8AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Witheridge Newsagents EX16 8AE | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2016 |
| Witheridge Churches Together Luncheon Club EX16 8AG | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2016 |
| La Petite Bouchee EX16 8AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Littledart Fulfilment EX16 8PR | Manufacturers/packers | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East Close (11); On or near Greenslade Road (10); On or near Harvey Close (8); On or near Broomhouse Park (4); On or near Wiriga Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 27% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 25% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- EX16 8AY: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Melhuish Close · Wiriga Way · Benson Close · Greenslade Road · Brooke Road · Joan Spry Close · Pullens Row · Chapple Road · Brooke Road · Juniper Way · East Close · Fore Street
All the streets in EX16 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.