Area Info for Braunton (Devon)

Overview of Braunton (Devon, UK)

Braunton is a large village located in North Devon, England. It is situated near the coast, approximately 3 miles west of Barnstaple, the county town of Devon. The village is well known for its proximity to the North Devon Coast, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Braunton has a rich history that dates back to medieval times and has developed into a popular destination for tourists and surfers alike.

Geography and Environment

Braunton is positioned close to the Atlantic Ocean, with the nearby Saunton Sands being one of the most famous beaches in the area. The village is surrounded by lush countryside, including the Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the largest sand dune systems in England. The landscape offers a mix of coastal, rural, and natural habitats, making it a significant area for wildlife and outdoor activities.

Community and Amenities

The village boasts a vibrant community with a variety of local shops, pubs, cafes, and services. Braunton has several schools, churches, and community centres that serve its residents. It also hosts annual events and festivals that celebrate local culture and heritage.

Tourism and Activities

Tourism is a major part of Braunton's economy, with visitors attracted to its beaches, surfing opportunities, and natural reserves. The area offers activities such as surfing, walking, birdwatching, and exploring the local countryside. The nearby Saunton Sands is renowned for its long stretches of golden sand and excellent surf conditions.

Transport Links

Braunton is accessible via road, with good connections to the M5 motorway and other major routes. The village is served by bus services connecting it to Barnstaple and other nearby towns. The nearest railway station is in Barnstaple, providing further connectivity to the wider region.
Education
School
Kingsacre Primary School0.00 miles
Greenacre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1BQ
Caen Community Primary School0.39 miles
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD
Braunton Academy0.87 miles
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP
Southmead School0.87 miles
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School2.16 miles
Putsborough Road, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JT
Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School3.37 miles
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD
Instow Community Primary School3.64 miles
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU
West Down School3.86 miles
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NF
Appledore School4.35 miles
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF
Marwood School4.47 miles
Whiddon, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF
Woolacombe School4.49 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Pilton Community College4.68 miles
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
Sticklepath Community School4.70 miles
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH
SchoolsCompany North Devon Academy4.80 miles
Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3TD
Pilton Infants' School4.95 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pathfield School4.95 miles
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Health
Clinic
Caen Health Centre0.44 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple5.16 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Barnstaple Health Centre5.34 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Riverside5.50 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale5.50 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Litchdon Medical Centre6.30 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)6.66 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford6.66 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe6.83 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
Fernwood Resource Centre6.89 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Bideford Daddon Court7.50 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
South Molton Health Centre16.03 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Lynton Resource Centre16.62 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Holsworthy Link Centre22.13 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Stratton Community Clinic24.55 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic24.55 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
GP
Caen Medical Centre0.44 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Fremington Medical Centre3.56 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe4.49 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE5.20 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Queens Medical Centre5.38 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Northam Surgery5.42 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Brannam Medical Centre5.49 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Litchdon Medical Centre6.30 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Clarence Wharf 6.59 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe6.66 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice6.66 miles
Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Bideford Medical Centre6.74 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin8.77 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE11.09 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery11.12 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY12.56 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Hospital
North Devon District Hospital5.36 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Bideford Hospital6.70 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital6.75 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Torrington Hospital10.91 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
South Molton Hospital15.80 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Holsworthy Hospital21.69 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Stratton Hospital24.55 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Okehampton Hospital26.62 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Crediton Hospital30.94 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Minehead Community Hospital31.27 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Tiverton and District Hospital32.60 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Launceston General Hospital34.37 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Moretonhampstead Hospital35.74 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Williton Community Hospital36.91 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Tavistock Community Hospital38.99 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Liskeard Community Hospital46.53 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.41 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lloydspharmacy0.44 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Boots3.39 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Barton Pharmacy Limited4.47 miles
3 West Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BW
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd4.86 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots5.01 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Boots5.22 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Bear Street Pharmacy5.36 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Boots5.42 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Lloydspharmacy5.48 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Tesco Instore Pharmacy5.53 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Arnolds Pharmacy5.74 miles
21 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF
Lloydspharmacy6.33 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Lloydspharmacy6.38 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Lloydspharmacy6.59 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.63 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Leisure
Park
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)1.62 miles
FREMINGTON3.38 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS4.62 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.90 miles
KENWITH VALLEY6.38 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)6.52 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN7.04 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE7.11 miles
HILLSBOROUGH7.50 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)8.08 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)10.88 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)12.56 miles
BEAFORD14.31 miles
NORTH DEVON14.33 miles
HARTLAND (DEVON)14.48 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)15.97 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Braunton0.50 miles
Braunton, EX33 2JL
Tesco Braunton (Superstore)0.63 miles
Vellator Way, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DU
Londis The Knowle Garage & Post Office1.26 miles
Knowle, Braunton, EX33 2NA
Costcutter Devon1.80 miles
Rm Chivenor, Devon, EX31 4AZ
Nisa J & J Wilson2.99 miles
Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde Bay, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1NP
Costcutter Barnstaple3.39 miles
2 Higher Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Londis Johns Supermarket4.02 miles
Marine Parade, Instow, EX39 4HY
Fresco’s Supermarket4.15 miles
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Woolacombe Nth Devon EX34 7HW
SPAR Woolacombe4.18 miles
Spar, Station Road, Devon, EX34 7AN
Co-op Barnstaple4.35 miles
Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1NH
Londis Woolacombe Food Store Ltd4.47 miles
West Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BW
Frescos Supermarket4.56 miles
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Woolacombe Devon EX34 7AH
Sainsbury's Barnstaple4.86 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, EX31 3NH
Co-op Barnstaple4.90 miles
Barnstaple, EX31 2BX
SPAR Roundswell Service Station5.04 miles
A39, Roundswell, Devon, EX31 3RZ
Nisa Local5.06 miles
Twitchen Park, Old Station Rd Morthoe, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 7ES
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport34.24 miles
Plymouth City Airport47.70 miles
Bus Stop
Kingsacre (E)0.13 miles
Kingsacre (W)0.14 miles
Dune View Road (S)0.15 miles
Dune View Road (N)0.16 miles
Field Lane (E)0.24 miles
Field Lane (W)0.24 miles
Homer Crescent (W)0.26 miles
Homer Crescent (E)0.26 miles
The Bridge (E)0.36 miles
The Bridge (W)0.37 miles
The Garages (NW)0.38 miles
The Garages (SE)0.39 miles
Georgeham Cross (N)0.42 miles
West Meadow Road (S)0.43 miles
West Meadow Road (N)0.43 miles
Georgeham Cross (S)0.43 miles
Ferry Port
Appledore Ferry Landing4.07 miles
Instow Ferry Landing4.18 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing6.56 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing7.34 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing21.42 miles
Minehead Harbour31.07 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal36.21 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal50.80 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal50.86 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal51.52 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage51.54 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal51.58 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing51.87 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing51.87 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing55.35 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing55.48 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station5.34 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station9.12 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station11.37 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station14.33 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station16.72 miles
Eggesford Rail Station20.11 miles
Lapford Rail Station23.54 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station25.48 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station25.83 miles
Okehampton Rail Station27.27 miles
Copplestone Rail Station27.45 miles
Yeoford Rail Station30.12 miles
Crediton Rail Station32.16 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station34.18 miles
Pyle Rail Station35.17 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station36.24 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX33 1B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment335
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
FOLLY FARM EAST, 48, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£651,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-04-10   £452,000
2, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£301,400
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
5, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£425,000
2024-11-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2024-02-15   £300,000
7, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£445,000
2023-11-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-05-27   £190,000
29, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£415,000
2023-10-05
detached
freehold
31, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£340,000
2023-08-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-07-03   £245,000
35, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£443,000
2023-05-23
detached
freehold
13, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£386,180
2022-12-06
semidetached
freehold
VARDONS, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£575,000
2021-08-11
detached
freehold
58, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£350,000
2021-06-25
semidetached
freehold
45, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£518,000
2020-07-30
detached
freehold
26, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£360,000
2019-12-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-03-28   £325,000
27, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£320,000
2019-11-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-08   £255,000
27, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£266,000
2019-02-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-03-22   £195,000
12, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£220,000
2018-12-07
semidetached
freehold
33, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£295,000
2018-05-30
detached
freehold
KINGSACRE HOUSE, 66, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HF		£580,000
2018-05-03
detached
freehold
22, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£450,000
2017-11-10
detached
freehold
1, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£232,000
2017-06-15
semidetached
freehold
6, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£235,000
2017-04-06
semidetached
freehold
68, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HF		£305,000
2016-10-28
detached
freehold
43, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£345,000
2016-07-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-06   £278,500
Sold 2012-02-06   £287,500
25, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£228,000
2016-03-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-02-04   £200,000
8, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£221,000
2016-02-22
semidetached
freehold
FOLLY FARM WEST, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£273,000
2016-01-06
semidetached
freehold
21, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£250,000
2015-11-18
detached
freehold
14, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£195,000
2015-10-23
semidetached
freehold
4, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£250,000
2015-06-16
semidetached
freehold
70, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HF		£345,000
2015-06-10
detached
freehold
1A, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£239,950
2014-03-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-04-20   £210,000
25, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£249,950
2014-02-05
detached
freehold
31, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£275,000
2013-12-19
detached
freehold
56, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£291,500
2012-08-28
semidetached
freehold
23, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£250,000
2012-06-12
detached
freehold
23, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£310,000
2012-04-05
detached
freehold
18, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£250,000
2011-11-18
semidetached
freehold
37, SAUNTON ROAD

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HD		£349,500
2011-09-12
detached
freehold
24, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£250,000
2010-06-11
detached
freehold
3, LIMETREE GROVE

BRAUNTON
DEVON
EX33 1HE		£234,000
2010-05-25
semidetached
freehold
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