Area Info for Alwington (Devon)

Alwington, Devon, UK

Alwington is a small rural settlement located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is characterised by its peaceful countryside setting and traditional rural architecture. The village is part of the broader administrative area of Devon and is situated within a region known for its scenic landscapes and historic sites.

Geography and Location

Alwington is situated in a picturesque part of Devon, offering views of rolling hills and farmland. Its precise geographical coordinates are approximately 53.0°N latitude, aligning with the general area of Devon's rural communities. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

Community and Amenities

As a small settlement, Alwington has a limited number of amenities. It primarily consists of residential properties, farms, and possibly a few local businesses. The community is likely close-knit, with residents engaging in agricultural activities or commuting to nearby towns for services and employment.

Historical and Cultural Significance

There is limited specific historical information available about Alwington. Like many rural villages in Devon, it may have historical roots dating back several centuries, with traditional buildings and local landmarks reflecting its heritage.

Additional Information

Due to its small size and rural nature, detailed information about Alwington may be limited. It is representative of the many small villages that contribute to the rural charm and cultural landscape of Devon.
Education
School
St Helen's Church of England Primary School1.81 miles
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Parkham Primary School2.22 miles
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School2.68 miles
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX
Bideford College2.78 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR
West Croft School3.00 miles
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE
Kingsley School3.03 miles
Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY
St Mary's Church of England Primary School3.63 miles
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN
East-the-Water Community Primary School3.94 miles
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ
Monkleigh Primary School4.01 miles
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School4.12 miles
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School4.14 miles
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT
Woolsery Primary School4.92 miles
Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS
Appledore School5.05 miles
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF
Route 39 Academy5.53 miles
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5SU
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit6.31 miles
Langtree, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8NF
Instow Community Primary School6.34 miles
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU
Health
Clinic
Bideford Daddon Court2.07 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Fernwood Resource Centre3.05 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford3.30 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)3.42 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Caen Health Centre9.08 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple11.01 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Riverside11.04 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale11.04 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Barnstaple Health Centre11.29 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Litchdon Medical Centre11.38 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Holsworthy Link Centre13.20 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Stratton Community Clinic15.55 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic15.55 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Stratton Hospital15.56 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Stratton Hospital15.56 miles
Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe15.84 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
GP
Bideford Medical Centre3.16 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Clarence Wharf 3.61 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Northam Surgery3.88 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE6.73 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery6.75 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
Bradworthy Surgery8.12 miles
The New Surgery, The Square, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SY
Fremington Medical Centre8.40 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Hartland Health Centre8.94 miles
66 The Square, Hartland, Devon, EX39 6BL
Caen Medical Centre9.08 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Beech House Surgery 9.69 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
Brannam Medical Centre11.08 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE11.12 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Queens Medical Centre11.14 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Litchdon Medical Centre11.38 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Blake House Surgery12.44 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY12.45 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Hospital
Bideford Hospital3.15 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital6.76 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
North Devon District Hospital11.80 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Holsworthy Hospital12.76 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Stratton Hospital15.55 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital15.78 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
South Molton Hospital19.08 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Okehampton Hospital21.45 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Launceston General Hospital25.74 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Crediton Hospital29.91 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Tavistock Community Hospital31.56 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Moretonhampstead Hospital32.18 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Tiverton and District Hospital34.66 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Liskeard Community Hospital37.79 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital38.07 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital40.61 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Pharmacy
Asda Stores Ltd1.92 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, ., EX39 3QU
Lloydspharmacy3.16 miles
Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3AF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.39 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Boots3.39 miles
2 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Arnolds Pharmacy3.39 miles
21 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF
Lloydspharmacy3.61 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Boots3.88 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Lloydspharmacy6.60 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Boots8.34 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Lloydspharmacy9.08 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Lloydspharmacy9.16 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd9.68 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots9.81 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Tesco Instore Pharmacy10.86 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Boots11.03 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Lloydspharmacy11.05 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Leisure
Park
KENWITH VALLEY3.23 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE3.37 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS4.53 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.37 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)6.06 miles
HARTLAND (DEVON)6.65 miles
NORTH DEVON7.16 miles
FREMINGTON8.57 miles
MEDDON GREEN8.89 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)8.99 miles
BEAFORD10.89 miles
DUNSDON11.74 miles
HARTLAND (CORNWALL)12.94 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)13.87 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)15.95 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN16.08 miles
Shop
Groceries
ASDA Bideford1.84 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
M&S Atlantic Village Bideford Outlet1.92 miles
Unit 24 Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
Lidl Bideford1.92 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39
ALDI Atlantic Park Way1.92 miles
Bideford, EX39 3FR
SPAR Bideford2.50 miles
Spar Blights Motors, Handy Cross, Devon, EX39 3ET
Londis Johns Of Appledore3.34 miles
6 & 7 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 1QS
Co-op Bideford3.42 miles
Bideford, EX39 2JT
Londis Village Stores3.43 miles
23-25 Nelson Road, Devon, EX39 1LQ
Co-op Bideford3.43 miles
Westward Ho!, EX39 1LH
Nisa Westward Ho3.45 miles
23-25 Nelson Rd, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LQ
Londis Bideford Service Station3.46 miles
Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2PF
Morrisons Bideford3.53 miles
Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LG
Nisa J & J Wilson3.54 miles
Bideford Bay Holiday Park, Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DU
Tesco Westward Ho! (Express)3.58 miles
Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1LH
Costcutter Bideford4.08 miles
4-6 The Square, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AR
Tesco Bideford (Superstore)4.12 miles
Manteo Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AJ
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport40.40 miles
Swansea Airport42.79 miles
Bus Stop
Portledge Gatehouse (NE)0.14 miles
Portledge Gatehouse (SW)0.14 miles
Tom's Lane (SW)0.31 miles
Tom's Lane (NE)0.33 miles
Tuckingmill (SW)1.23 miles
Tuckingmill (NE)1.23 miles
Acre Road (SW)1.36 miles
Acre Road (NE)1.36 miles
Hoopers Water Farm (N)1.72 miles
Hoopers Water Farm (S)1.72 miles
Atlantic Village (W)1.82 miles
Church (W)1.83 miles
Church (E)1.84 miles
Hoops Inn (W)1.93 miles
Hoops Inn (E)1.95 miles
The Big Sheep (W)1.97 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing3.50 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing5.42 miles
Instow Ferry Landing5.56 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing16.41 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing20.13 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal43.11 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal43.12 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal43.92 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal44.01 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage44.09 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing44.22 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing44.43 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal45.14 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing48.24 miles
Warren Point Ferry Landing48.37 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing48.37 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station10.70 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station11.05 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station12.79 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station14.47 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station16.71 miles
Eggesford Rail Station19.08 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station21.24 miles
Okehampton Rail Station22.02 miles
Lapford Rail Station22.50 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station24.62 miles
Copplestone Rail Station26.15 miles
Yeoford Rail Station28.40 miles
Crediton Rail Station31.19 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station33.34 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station33.55 miles
Calstock Rail Station34.64 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX39 5D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment504
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
21, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£335,000
2025-03-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-30   £245,000
Sold 2009-12-18   £269,950
WOODMANS COTTAGE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DD		£300,000
2024-01-23
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-11-12   £84,950
GLENDARYOCK
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DD		£475,000
2021-02-15
detached
freehold
ROSEBANK, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£255,000
2019-08-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-02-13   £259,950
BROAD PARK
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5BY		£555,606
2018-11-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
11, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£295,000
2018-07-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-05-24   £240,000
HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DD		£163,000
2017-09-06
terraced
freehold
1, CHIDDLECOMBE COTTAGES
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DE		£220,000
2016-05-12
semidetached
freehold
4, CHURCH PARK
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DB		£145,000
2014-09-23
semidetached
freehold
19, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£195,000
2014-01-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-08-28   £76,500
Sold 1997-09-26   £71,000
9, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£130,000
2013-11-01
terraced
freehold
7, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£184,950
2012-10-15
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-06-04   £190,000
Sold 2006-11-29   £190,000
Sold 2005-04-19   £167,500
Sold 2000-12-15   £77,950
Sold 1999-11-03   £59,000
BRAMBLE COTTAGE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DD		£235,000
2011-10-31
semidetached
freehold
16, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£210,000
2011-03-18
detached
freehold
3, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£150,000
2008-12-22
terraced
freehold
1, CHIDDLESCOMBE COTTAGES
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DE		£179,000
2006-11-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-03-07   £132,000
2, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£174,000
2006-11-02
terraced
freehold
Sold 1999-07-30   £54,500
5, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£165,000
2006-11-01
terraced
freehold
Sold 1995-05-12   £44,750
13, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£215,000
2006-08-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-01-18   £118,500
Sold 1998-09-18   £70,000
8, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£51,000
2004-09-02
terraced
freehold
Sold 2000-01-28   £57,500
20, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£194,500
2004-08-11
detached
freehold
12, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£127,000
2002-08-15
detached
freehold
MOOR PARK
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5BY		£249,000
2000-09-01
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5DD		£90,000
1999-06-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-05-28   £90,000
Sold 1998-07-10   £89,950
Sold 1995-03-03   £59,950
PORTLEDGE GATEHOUSE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5BX		£111,735
1997-06-02
detached (New)
freehold
18, PORTLEDGE PLACE
FAIRY CROSS
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5AW		£85,000
1995-09-12
detached
freehold
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