Area Info for East and West Buckland (Devon)

East and West Buckland (Devon, UK)

East and West Buckland are neighbouring villages located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. These villages are part of the district of North Devon and are situated near the town of Barnstaple, offering a rural setting with historical significance and scenic landscapes.

History and Heritage

Historically, East and West Buckland have been agricultural communities with roots dating back several centuries. The villages feature traditional Devon architecture, including stone-built cottages and farmhouses. They have maintained their rural character over the years, with local churches and historic buildings contributing to their heritage.

Community and Amenities

Both villages have a close-knit community with local amenities such as primary schools, village halls, and churches. They are known for their peaceful environment and are popular among those seeking a rural lifestyle. The area also hosts various local events and activities that foster community spirit.

Transport and Accessibility

East and West Buckland are accessible via local roads connecting to larger towns and transport links. The nearby town of Barnstaple provides rail and bus services, facilitating travel to other parts of Devon and beyond. The villages are also within reasonable driving distance to the North Devon coast.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape features rolling countryside, farmland, and woodland areas, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring nature. The region's natural beauty is characteristic of the Devon countryside, with scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere.

Additional Information

While East and West Buckland are primarily residential and rural, they are part of a broader community that values conservation and the preservation of local history. The villages offer a quintessential Devon experience, combining historical charm with natural beauty.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
West Buckland School0.32 miles
West Buckland, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0SX
Filleigh Community Primary School2.19 miles
Castle Hill, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RS
Brayford Academy2.64 miles
Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7QJ
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School2.86 miles
Barnstaple Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0PJ
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School4.05 miles
Station Road, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SB
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School4.06 miles
Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9QW
Landkey Primary School4.26 miles
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School4.28 miles
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU
South Molton Community Primary School4.46 miles
North Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BA
South Molton United Church of England Primary School4.64 miles
North Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3GN
North Molton School4.68 miles
Fore Street, North Molton, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3HL
Orchard Vale Community School4.97 miles
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY
South Molton Community College5.03 miles
Old Alswear Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A the Libra School5.36 miles
Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3LN
Umberleigh Primary Academy5.58 miles
Dorridge Hill, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AD
Shirwell Community Primary School5.61 miles
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT
Health
Clinic
South Molton Health Centre4.79 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Litchdon Medical Centre5.70 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Riverside6.37 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale6.37 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Barnstaple Health Centre6.41 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple6.64 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Caen Health Centre11.30 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Lynton Resource Centre11.69 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)13.25 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford13.38 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe13.40 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
Fernwood Resource Centre13.61 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Bideford Daddon Court14.60 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Tiverton Miu21.18 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Minehead Dental Centre21.43 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)21.43 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
GP
East Street Surgery4.78 miles
East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU
South Molton Health Centre4.79 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Litchdon Medical Centre5.70 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Brannam Medical Centre6.36 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Queens Medical Centre6.43 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE6.57 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY7.83 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Fremington Medical Centre9.19 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin10.24 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
Wallingbrook Health Centre10.68 miles
Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL
Caen Medical Centre11.30 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Lynton Health Centre11.63 miles
Burvill Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HA
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE12.77 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery12.78 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
Clarence Wharf 13.06 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe13.30 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Hospital
South Molton Hospital4.65 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
North Devon District Hospital6.34 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Torrington Hospital12.54 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital13.26 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Bideford Hospital13.55 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Tiverton and District Hospital21.18 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Minehead Community Hospital21.43 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Crediton Hospital21.66 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Okehampton Hospital22.80 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Holsworthy Hospital25.72 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Williton Community Hospital26.31 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Moretonhampstead Hospital28.74 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Franklyn Community Hospital29.14 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital29.32 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Exeter Community Hospital29.75 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Nuffield Health, Exeter Hospital29.85 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4UG
Pharmacy
Boots4.74 miles
18 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AQ
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.78 miles
Medical Hall, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3BU
Lloydspharmacy5.49 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Lloydspharmacy5.68 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Lloydspharmacy6.39 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Bear Street Pharmacy6.44 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Tesco Instore Pharmacy6.44 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Boots6.59 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Boots7.35 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd7.53 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots9.34 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Boots11.04 miles
Borough Road, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0AN
Lloydspharmacy11.30 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Lloydspharmacy11.30 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lynton Pharmacy11.69 miles
17-18 Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Lloydspharmacy12.89 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Leisure
Park
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)1.59 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)5.89 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)6.26 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)7.64 miles
FREMINGTON9.17 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)11.60 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND12.33 miles
BEAFORD12.39 miles
EXMOOR12.61 miles
HILLSBOROUGH13.04 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)13.22 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE13.27 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)13.31 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN13.33 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS13.40 miles
KENWITH VALLEY13.58 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR South Molton4.78 miles
Spar, 34 The Square, Devon, EX36 3AB
Londis Southside Stores4.85 miles
1 Cooks Cross, South Molton, EX36 4AW
Sainsbury's South Molton4.99 miles
New Road, South Molton, EX36 4BQ
Tesco Barnstaple (Superstore)5.47 miles
Rose Ln, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PG
Costcutter Barnstaple5.75 miles
14/20 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EE
Lidl Newport5.87 miles
Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB
SPAR Newport Road5.99 miles
18, Newport Road, Devon, EX32 9BG
Frank Marsh Stores6.09 miles
1 Churchill Close, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7HJ
Co-op Barnstaple6.25 miles
St Georges Road, Barnstaple, EX32 7AU
SPAR Taw Barbican6.29 miles
Taw Garages Barbican, Barbican Road, Devon, EX32 9HQ
Nisa Value House Stores6.45 miles
Unit 3, 7 Brethering Bank, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Londis Esso6.46 miles
Sticklepath Service Station, Barnstaple, EX31 2B
Londis Texaco Umberleigh Service Station6.46 miles
Exeter Road, Barnstaple, EX37 9DX
Bear Street Store6.46 miles
10 Bear Street, Barnstaple Devon EX32 7BU
SPAR Boutport Street6.49 miles
30 Boutport Street, Devon, EX31 1RP
Tesco Barnstaple (Express)6.51 miles
100-101 High St, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EZ
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport31.71 miles
Cardiff International Airport33.69 miles
Swansea Airport37.62 miles
Plymouth City Airport45.45 miles
Bus Stop
School (SE)0.25 miles
School (NW)0.26 miles
Village Hall (S)0.30 miles
Village Hall (N)0.30 miles
Cross (N)0.77 miles
Cross (S)0.78 miles
Old Railway Station (SE)1.46 miles
Old Railway Station (NW)1.46 miles
Kimbland Cross (SW)1.95 miles
Kimbland Cross (NE)1.95 miles
Farthing Lake Cross (SE)1.98 miles
Filleigh Garage (NW)1.99 miles
Tree Close (NW)2.11 miles
Tree Close (SE)2.12 miles
Kerscott Hill (E)2.15 miles
Kerscott Hill (W)2.16 miles
Ferry Port
Instow Ferry Landing11.84 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing12.19 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing13.19 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing13.19 miles
Minehead Harbour21.51 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing32.79 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing32.82 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing32.94 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing33.09 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing33.98 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal35.85 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing36.58 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing37.66 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal37.69 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal40.19 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing40.50 miles
Railway Station
Umberleigh Rail Station5.80 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station6.07 miles
Barnstaple Rail Station6.64 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station7.82 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station9.07 miles
Eggesford Rail Station12.50 miles
Lapford Rail Station15.17 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station17.28 miles
Copplestone Rail Station18.79 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station20.60 miles
Yeoford Rail Station21.59 miles
Crediton Rail Station22.74 miles
Okehampton Rail Station23.44 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station24.34 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station26.11 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station28.31 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX32 0S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment306
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
2, BOOKLANDS
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SE		£323,000
2024-10-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-01-08   £270,000
Sold 2015-06-12   £216,000
Sold 2013-03-28   £196,500
CORYS
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SF		£831,000
2023-10-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOMESIDE (2)
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SQ		£340,000
2023-09-04
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-12-17   £295,000
5, NORTH BARTON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0UY		£525,000
2023-06-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-01-23   £337,500
EARLY COTTAGE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SG		£260,000
2023-04-03
terraced
freehold
3, INDICOMBE VILLAS
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SJ		£325,000
2022-12-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-02-25   £190,000
6, ST PETERS CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0TX		£270,000
2022-12-02
semidetached
freehold
ROSEBANK
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SF		£340,000
2022-08-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-08-31   £248,000
WANSTRAW COTTAGE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SH		£285,000
2022-04-01
semidetached
freehold
1, YEW COTTAGES
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SG		£365,000
2022-01-18
terraced
freehold
3, BRERETON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SG		£275,000
2021-06-29
terraced
freehold
TWIZZLE COTTAGE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SQ		£218,000
2021-03-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-07-17   £115,000
2, ST PETERS CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0TX		£210,000
2021-02-05
terraced
freehold
BAY COTTAGE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SG		£410,000
2021-01-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-03-04   £340,000
COURT COTTAGE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SH		£228,500
2020-12-01
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-01-05   £244,000
1, HOMESIDE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SQ		£182,500
2020-11-20
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-09-15   £97,500
3, ST PETERS CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0TX		£210,000
2020-10-27
semidetached
freehold
2, BRERETON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SG		£247,000
2020-09-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2014-04-23   £155,000
ILLERS LEARY
FILLEIGH
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SA		£525,000
2020-06-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
GUBBS FARM
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SF		£550,000
2019-09-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
EAST LYNN
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SH		£178,750
2019-02-08
detached
freehold
7, NORTH BARTON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0UY		£175,000
2018-01-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-12-17   £155,000
OLD TILERY COTTAGE
FILLEIGH
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SA		£450,000
2017-12-20
detached
freehold
WEST GUBB COTTAGE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SF		£200,000
2017-12-08
semidetached
freehold
SUNNYCOTT
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SF		£205,000
2016-06-24
terraced
freehold
4, NORTH BARTON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0UY		£340,000
2016-01-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-06   £375,000
STAR COTTAGE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SG		£330,000
2015-06-22
semidetached
freehold
3, NORTH BARTON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0UY		£365,500
2015-03-26
detached (New)
freehold
1, BRERETON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SG		£172,500
2014-10-31
terraced
freehold
1, NORTH BARTON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0UY		£175,000
2013-12-06
detached (New)
freehold
2, NORTH BARTON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0UY		£380,000
2013-11-06
detached (New)
freehold
BOOKLANDS (1)
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SE		£207,000
2013-10-04
semidetached
freehold
6, NORTH BARTON CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0UY		£217,000
2013-08-23
detached (New)
freehold
BRIGHTS LEARY
FILLEIGH
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SA		£340,000
2013-08-08
detached
freehold
OXFORD HOUSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SQ		£282,000
2012-10-30
detached
freehold
3, PATHFIELD CLOSE
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 0SY		£130,500
2012-10-08
semidetached
freehold
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