Silver Birch View Barnstaple, North Devon
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX32), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27507446.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 14, C: 7).
- 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 North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 370 m away, and Yeo Valley Community Woodland (11 hectares) is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Queen's Medical Centre, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 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
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (14); House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2014 (8); 2013 (7); 2012 onwards (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 1, Silver Birch View
- 2, Silver Birch View
- 3, Silver Birch View
- 4, Silver Birch View
- 5, Silver Birch View
- 6 Silver Birch View
- 7, Silver Birch View
- 8, Silver Birch View
- 11, Silver Birch View
- 12, Silver Birch View
- 13, Silver Birch View
- 14, Silver Birch View
- 15, Silver Birch View
- 16, Silver Birch View
- 17, Silver Birch View
- 19, Silver Birch View
- 21, Silver Birch View
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 A (72% of about 760 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 20 & 21 St Georges Road, (Formerly Children & Young Peoples, Yeo Centre &, The Bungalow, Yeo Centre), , Barnstaple, EX32 7AU: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Beaufort Walk, Gorwell, , , Barnstaple, EX32 7JD: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Former Old Laundry Works, Lower Raleigh Road, , , BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4HY: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Former Lace Works, Derby Road Barnstaple EX32 7HA: up to 75 homes, pending decision (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Elmfield, Bear Street, , , Barnstaple, EX32 7DX: up to 9 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Dairy Site, Gaydon Street, , , Barnstaple, EX32 7DN: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Gaydon Street Motors, Gaydon Street/Alexandra Road, , , Barnstaple, EX32 7DN: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Vicarage Lawn, , , , Barnstaple, EX32 7BN: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 9 m and 22 m above sea level (18 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX32 7RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX32 7SB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Footpath Barnstaple | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Cattle Market Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 59.4 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 60.1 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queen's Medical Centre | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bear Street Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Suite | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Barnstaple - St Georges Road | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Yeo Valley Community Woodland 11 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Raleigh Meadow Cricket Ground 3.8 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heppenstall Community Garden 330 m² | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 36, Pilton Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 116 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 36, Pilton Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| North Country Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Barnstaple Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Burridge Hill fort | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Frankmarsh Wood | Wood | 330 m east |
| Sowden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Lower Bridge Pit | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Pudnor Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
| Penhill Ridge | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 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 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 North Devon: see them on the North Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pilton Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): 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: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pilton Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Park Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankmarsh Stores EX32 7HJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2016 |
| The Co-Operative Food EX32 7AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Barnstaple Social Club Ltd EX32 7AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2006 |
| Greenfields Respite And Day Service EX32 7EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2010 |
| Hazel and Oak Outdoors EX32 7HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Inspire South West EX32 7EB | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Children's Summer Club EX32 7EB | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (29); On or near Frankmarsh Road (17); On or near Silver Birch View (12); On or near Heppenstall Road (7); On or near Belmont Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Weirside Way · Long Meadow Drive · Heppenstall Road · Raleigh Meadow · Churchill Close · Sherratt's Oak · Oswald Browning Way · St Georges Road · Lethaby Road · Belmont Road · Lethaby Road · Poltimore Lawn
All the streets in EX32 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.