Area Info for Combe Martin (Devon)

Combe Martin (Devon, UK)

Combe Martin is a small seaside village located on the north coast of Devon, England. It is renowned for its picturesque harbour, sandy beaches, and proximity to the rugged North Devon coastline. The village is part of the district of North Devon and is situated near Exmoor National Park, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Geography and Location

Combe Martin lies approximately 8 miles west of Ilfracombe and about 20 miles west of Barnstaple. The village is nestled between the cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning coastal views. Its harbour provides a safe anchorage for fishing boats and leisure craft.

History and Economy

Historically, Combe Martin's economy was based on fishing, agriculture, and quarrying. The village has a long-standing tradition of fishing, which remains an important part of its identity. In recent years, tourism has become a significant contributor to the local economy, with visitors attracted by its natural scenery, beaches, and outdoor activities.

Attractions and Activities

Notable attractions include the Combe Martin Museum, which showcases local history and heritage, and the nearby Exmoor National Park, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploring the moorlands. The village also hosts annual events and festivals that celebrate its community and maritime heritage.

Transport and Accessibility

Combe Martin is accessible by road, with bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The village does not have a railway station; the nearest station is in Barnstaple. The area is popular for walking, cycling, and driving tours along the scenic coastal routes.

Natural Environment

The surrounding area features dramatic cliffs, rocky coves, and sandy beaches, making it ideal for beach activities, surfing, and coastal walks. The local flora and fauna include various seabirds, marine life, and native plant species, contributing to the area's ecological richness.
Education
School
Combe Martin Primary School0.35 miles
Hangman Path, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0DF
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School1.42 miles
Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9SE
Kentisbury Primary School3.19 miles
Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4NG
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy3.72 miles
Worth Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9JB
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School3.98 miles
Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LW
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School4.05 miles
Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JL
West Down School5.12 miles
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NF
Marwood School5.41 miles
Whiddon, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF
Parracombe Church of England Primary School5.58 miles
Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4QJ
Shirwell Community Primary School6.02 miles
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School6.75 miles
Station Road, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SB
Woolacombe School7.82 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School7.97 miles
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU
Pilton Community College8.13 miles
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
Pilton Infants' School8.21 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pathfield School8.21 miles
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe4.21 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
Barnstaple Health Centre8.35 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple8.50 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Lynton Resource Centre8.52 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Caen Health Centre8.78 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Riverside8.79 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale8.79 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Litchdon Medical Centre9.23 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)14.92 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford14.97 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Fernwood Resource Centre15.22 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
South Molton Health Centre15.35 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Bideford Daddon Court16.01 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Minehead Dental Centre24.46 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)24.52 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
Holsworthy Link Centre30.44 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
GP
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin0.46 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe4.22 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice4.22 miles
Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe7.82 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE8.43 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Lynton Health Centre8.51 miles
Burvill Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HA
Queens Medical Centre8.57 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre8.74 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Caen Medical Centre8.78 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Litchdon Medical Centre9.23 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Fremington Medical Centre10.04 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Northam Surgery13.97 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Clarence Wharf 14.80 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre15.08 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
East Street Surgery15.34 miles
East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU
South Molton Health Centre15.35 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Hospital
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital4.12 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
North Devon District Hospital7.71 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Bideford Hospital15.05 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
South Molton Hospital15.26 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Torrington Hospital17.77 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Minehead Community Hospital24.52 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Holsworthy Hospital30.00 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Williton Community Hospital30.69 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Tiverton and District Hospital30.88 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Okehampton Hospital31.89 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Crediton Hospital32.36 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Stratton Hospital33.34 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Moretonhampstead Hospital39.13 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Franklyn Community Hospital39.81 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital39.95 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Launceston General Hospital42.23 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Pharmacy
Boots0.40 miles
Borough Road, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0AN
Superdrug Stores Plc4.09 miles
25 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Lloydspharmacy4.09 miles
21 High St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Lloydspharmacy4.22 miles
The Medical Centre, St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Barton Pharmacy Limited7.93 miles
3 West Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BW
Bear Street Pharmacy8.51 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Lynton Pharmacy8.52 miles
17-18 Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Boots8.55 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Lloydspharmacy8.71 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lloydspharmacy8.77 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Lloydspharmacy8.78 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Lloydspharmacy8.96 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.03 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Lloydspharmacy9.26 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Boots9.68 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd9.69 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Leisure
Park
HILLSBOROUGH3.31 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN3.96 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)4.50 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)5.95 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)9.58 miles
FREMINGTON9.79 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)12.24 miles
EXMOOR12.64 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)12.87 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS13.30 miles
KENWITH VALLEY14.81 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE15.28 miles
HAWKCOMBE WOODS17.40 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)17.94 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)18.05 miles
DUNKERY & HORNER WOOD18.40 miles
Shop
Groceries
Seaside Stores0.50 miles
Combe Martin, Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0AW
Combe Martin Supermarket0.77 miles
Evoco Garage, Victoria Street, Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0LZ
Hele Bay Garage3.02 miles
Watermouth Road, Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9QY
Tesco Ilfracombe (Superstore)3.41 miles
Old Barnstaple Rd, Killicleave Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8PQ
Ilfracombe Convenience Store4.01 miles
1-2 High Street, Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DF
Co-op Ilfracombe4.19 miles
Ilfracombe, EX34 9QE
Lidl Ilfracombe4.27 miles
Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BS
Fresco’s Supermarket6.67 miles
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Woolacombe Nth Devon EX34 7HW
SPAR Woolacombe6.99 miles
Spar, Station Road, Devon, EX34 7AN
Frescos Supermarket7.40 miles
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Woolacombe Devon EX34 7AH
Nisa Local7.43 miles
Twitchen Park, Old Station Rd Morthoe, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 7ES
Londis The Knowle Garage & Post Office7.60 miles
Knowle, Braunton, EX33 2NA
Londis Woolacombe Food Store Ltd7.94 miles
West Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BW
Co-op Barnstaple8.17 miles
St Georges Road, Barnstaple, EX32 7AU
Frank Marsh Stores8.21 miles
1 Churchill Close, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7HJ
SPAR Pilton Bridge Services8.30 miles
Texaco Pilton Causeway, Devon, EX32 7AA
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport27.67 miles
Cardiff International Airport32.74 miles
Plymouth City Airport54.08 miles
Bus Stop
King Street Stores (NW)0.05 miles
Pack of Cards (SE)0.06 miles
Pack of Cards (NW)0.09 miles
Richards TV (NW)0.16 miles
Richards TV (SE)0.17 miles
Fire Station (SE)0.26 miles
Fire Station (NW)0.26 miles
Umber Close (NW)0.29 miles
Libra Gardens (SE)0.30 miles
St Johns House (SE)0.36 miles
St Johns House (NW)0.37 miles
Seaside (SE)0.45 miles
Premier Store (NW)0.46 miles
Health Centre (NW)0.46 miles
Health Centre (SE)0.47 miles
Beach Holiday Park (SW)0.54 miles
Ferry Port
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing3.59 miles
Instow Ferry Landing12.40 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing12.45 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing14.82 miles
Minehead Harbour24.10 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing27.36 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal28.65 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal35.34 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal57.53 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal57.62 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage58.03 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal58.16 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal58.18 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing58.34 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing58.55 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing61.45 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station9.03 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station12.88 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station14.39 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station17.33 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station19.21 miles
Eggesford Rail Station22.79 miles
Lapford Rail Station25.72 miles
Pyle Rail Station26.48 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station27.63 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station27.90 miles
Bridgend Rail Station28.72 miles
Port Talbot Parkway Rail Station28.91 miles
Wildmill Rail Station29.30 miles
Swansea Rail Station29.41 miles
Copplestone Rail Station29.43 miles
Sarn Rail Station29.95 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX34 0E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment122
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
FOUNTAIN VILLA, SHUTE LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0EU		£260,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
THE OLD COACH HOUSE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0NE		£250,000
2025-03-07
detached
freehold
LONDON COURT (4), LYNTON ROAD
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0NA		£215,000
2025-01-15
terraced
freehold
HELENS, BUZZACOTT LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LB		£265,000
2024-12-09
semidetached
freehold
MARTYN HOUSE, HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0EB		£435,000
2025-02-27
detached
freehold
3, HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0EP		£255,000
2025-02-24
semidetached
freehold
23B, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£600,000
2025-02-21
detached
freehold
2, PARK LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LL		£342,500
2025-01-22
semidetached
freehold
1, ORCHARD CLOSE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HH		£280,000
2024-10-11
semidetached
freehold
1, CHURCH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LQ		£254,500
2024-09-30
terraced
freehold
23D, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£585,000
2024-09-26
detached
freehold
KENT COTTAGE, KNOWLE GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0NW		£400,000
2024-09-06
detached
freehold
SPRINGFIELD TERRACE (2), HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0EE		£245,000
2024-06-28
terraced
freehold
ROSEBERRY, PARK LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LL		£250,000
2024-06-14
semidetached
freehold
VALLEY HOUSE (FLAT 4), HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HR		£90,000
2024-05-01
flatmaisonette
leasehold
STRAWBERRY VIEW, VICTORIA STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LZ		£625,000
2024-04-23
detached
freehold
DOVECOTE, HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HT		£270,000
2024-02-08
terraced
freehold
ALAMEDA, RECTORY ROAD
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0NS		£415,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
1, PARK CRESCENT
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LN		£240,000
2023-12-08
semidetached
freehold
THE ELMS, CORNER LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HU		£400,000
2023-11-13
semidetached
freehold
3, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£282,500
2023-11-03
detached
freehold
STAR COTTAGES (3), VICTORIA STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0JZ		£277,500
2023-09-22
terraced
freehold
SILVER SPRINGS, BUZZACOTT LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LB		£600,000
2023-09-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, PARK VIEW CLOSE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PH		£357,000
2023-09-18
semidetached
freehold
22, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£375,000
2023-07-25
detached
freehold
30, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£439,000
2023-07-04
detached
freehold
FIDGETS REST, HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0ET		£540,000
2023-06-23
detached
freehold
3, BOWLING GREEN LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LG		£185,000
2023-06-23
terraced
freehold
LONDON COURT (5), LYNTON ROAD
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0NA		£242,500
2023-05-30
terraced
freehold
CASTLE DENE, HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HS		£342,500
2023-04-25
terraced
freehold
LITTLE HOME FARM, 5, PARK LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LL		£410,000
2023-04-14
detached
freehold
STARLIGHT COTTAGE, BUZZACOTT LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LA		£295,000
2023-03-24
terraced
freehold
35, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£400,000
2023-03-10
detached
freehold
2, HIGHFIELD GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HQ		£220,000
2023-02-24
terraced
freehold
ROYSTON COTTAGE, HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HT		£207,750
2023-02-09
terraced
freehold
HAMMONDS HOUSE, CASTLE STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HX		£442,500
2023-02-03
detached
freehold
2, HOME PLACE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LB		£335,000
2023-01-20
semidetached
freehold
5, PARK VIEW CLOSE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PH		£370,000
2023-01-20
semidetached
freehold
MALVERN COTTAGE, HIGH STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0EQ		£140,000
2023-01-18
semidetached
freehold
VICTORIA APARTMENTS (FLAT 7), VICTORIA STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0LZ		£182,000
2023-01-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MALIL COTTAGE, VICTORIA STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0JR		£220,000
2022-12-22
terraced
freehold
23A, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£560,000
2022-11-25
detached
freehold
20, HIGHFIELD GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HQ		£330,000
2022-11-11
terraced
freehold
SIDMAR, CORNER LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HU		£460,000
2022-10-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
STAR COTTAGES (1), VICTORIA STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0JZ		£250,000
2022-10-07
terraced
freehold
CHERRIE DENE, CASTLE STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0HX		£325,000
2022-10-06
terraced
freehold
2, KINGSLEY TERRACE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0EW		£299,950
2022-08-24
terraced
freehold
WOLLAMS LAND, WATER LANE
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0ES		£350,000
2022-08-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
23E, SPURWAY GARDENS
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0PL		£495,000
2022-08-03
detached
freehold
COMBE MARTIN HOSTEL, CASTLE STREET
COMBE MARTIN
ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 0JF		£250,000
2022-08-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
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