Yeo Drive Appledore, Torridge
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX39), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40901355.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £478,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 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 A; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.6 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northam Surgery, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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 | £478,750 | £352,500 | £605,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £226,600 | £226,600 | £226,600 |
| 2010 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| 1997 | 4 | £66,750 | £60,000 | £70,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2024 | 9 EX39 1RD | Detached | £605,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 4 EX39 1RD | Detached | £352,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2022 | 8 EX39 1RD | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2015 | 8 EX39 1RD | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 27 Jul 2012 | 15 EX39 1RD | Semi-detached | £226,600 | |
| 25 Nov 2010 | 5 EX39 1RD | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2007 | 3 EX39 1RD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 13 EX39 1RD | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2000 | 5 EX39 1RD | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 10 EX39 1RD | Detached | £69,950 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 15 EX39 1RD | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 1 Dec 1997 | 5 EX39 1RD | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 10 Oct 1997 | 15 EX39 1RD | Semi-detached | £70,500 | |
| 31 Jul 1997 | 11 EX39 1RD | Detached | £66,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (27% of about 1,710 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 30 September 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 17 addresses are between 28 m and 42 m above sea level (33 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 1RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX39 1RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pitt Hill Appledore | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Appledore Ferry Landing | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sandhills Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 65.5 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 70.8 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Northam Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Northam Dental Surgery (Adp) | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central Convenience - The Square, Northam Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anchor Park 6,940 m² | 60 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Civil War Fieldwork on Staddon Hill, a scheduled monument, 210 m north. 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 | 210 m north |
| Docton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m east |
| Richmond Dock | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south-east |
| Diddywell | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 220 m north |
| West Appledore | Wetland | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Appledore Pool | Tidal water | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Tapeley Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Sandymere | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 Torridge: see them on the Torridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hocking's Ice Cream EX39 1PF | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Appledore County Primary School And Nursery EX39 1PF | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| The Crab & Apple | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Sylvesters Fish And Chip Shop EX39 1RJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Champ EX39 1RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| The Royal Hotel EX39 1PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| The Appledore Bakery EX39 1PW | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Royal Plaice EX39 1PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Jack Sprats EX39 1PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Johns Of Appledore EX39 1QS | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| The Coffee Cabin EX39 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Appledore Flame Factory EX39 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Market Street Kitchen EX39 1PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Appledore Hall EX39 1LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | Exempt | |
| The Seagate Hotel EX39 1QS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yeo Drive (2); On or near Scott Avenue (1); On or near Richmond Road (1); On or near Odun 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 | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
Richmond Road · Odun Place · Staddon Road · Pitt Court · Odun Road · Mariner's Way · Riversmeet · Scott Avenue · Green Lane · Western Avenue · Tomouth Road · Pitt Hill
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.