Area Info for George Nympton (Devon)

George Nympton, Devon, UK

George Nympton is a small rural village located in Devon, England. It is situated within the district of North Devon and is known for its peaceful countryside setting and traditional Devonian architecture.

Location and Landscape

The village is nestled in the scenic landscape of North Devon, characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and open fields. It is close to the River Mole and the Exe Valley, offering picturesque views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

History and Heritage

George Nympton has a history dating back to medieval times. The village features historic buildings, including traditional cottages and farmhouses. The local church, St. George’s, is a notable historic landmark with origins that date back several centuries, reflecting the village’s long-standing heritage.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small, close-knit community with limited amenities. Residents typically rely on nearby towns such as South Molton or Barnstaple for shopping, schools, and healthcare services. The village hosts local events and has a village hall that serves as a community centre.

Transport and Accessibility

George Nympton is accessible mainly via local roads connecting to larger towns and transport routes in North Devon. Public transport options are limited, with bus services serving the area. The nearest railway station is in Barnstaple, providing rail links to Exeter and other major cities.

Natural Environment

The surrounding environment offers scenic views and is ideal for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The rural landscape and nearby natural reserves make George Nympton an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.
Education
School
South Molton Community College1.45 miles
Old Alswear Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA
South Molton United Church of England Primary School1.88 miles
North Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3GN
South Molton Community Primary School1.97 miles
North Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BA
Kings Nympton Community Primary School2.87 miles
Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9SP
Bishops Nympton Primary School3.15 miles
Bishops Nympton, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4PU
Filleigh Community Primary School4.18 miles
Castle Hill, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RS
North Molton School4.47 miles
Fore Street, North Molton, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3HL
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School4.89 miles
Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9QW
Chulmleigh Primary School5.40 miles
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
Chulmleigh Community College5.40 miles
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
West Buckland School5.93 miles
West Buckland, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0SX
Burrington Church of England Controlled Primary School5.94 miles
Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9JG
Umberleigh Primary Academy6.13 miles
Dorridge Hill, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AD
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A the Libra School6.42 miles
Edgemoor Court, South Radworthy, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3LN
East Worlington Primary School7.00 miles
East Worlington, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4TS
High Bickington Church of England Primary School7.03 miles
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AY
Health
Clinic
South Molton Health Centre1.85 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Litchdon Medical Centre10.33 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Riverside11.14 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale11.14 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Barnstaple Health Centre11.36 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple11.51 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Hillbank (Crediton)16.01 miles
43-44 Clifford Gardens, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AN
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)16.02 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Tiverton Miu16.09 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford16.17 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Caen Health Centre16.19 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Fernwood Resource Centre16.35 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Lynton Resource Centre16.46 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tiverton16.58 miles
31A Gold Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QB
Bideford Daddon Court17.24 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton18.84 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
GP
East Street Surgery1.83 miles
East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU
South Molton Health Centre1.85 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Wallingbrook Health Centre5.58 miles
Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY7.00 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Witheridge Medical Practice 7.83 miles
Cannington Road, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8EZ
Morchard Bishop Surgery10.10 miles
Chulmleigh Road, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NZ
Litchdon Medical Centre10.33 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Winkleigh Branch Surgery10.59 miles
15 Southernhay, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JH
Brannam Medical Centre11.15 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Queens Medical Centre11.28 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE11.48 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Exmoor Medical Centre13.17 miles
Oldberry House, Fishers Mead, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EN
Bow Medical Practice13.22 miles
Dr AMJ Bower and Partners, Iter Cross, Junction Road, Bow, Devon, EX17 6HN
Castle Gardens Surgery13.40 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE13.40 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Devonshire House13.43 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Hospital
South Molton Hospital1.74 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
North Devon District Hospital11.54 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Torrington Hospital13.23 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Crediton Hospital15.60 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Tiverton and District Hospital16.09 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Bideford Hospital16.35 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Okehampton Hospital18.60 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital19.22 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Minehead Community Hospital21.69 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Moretonhampstead Hospital23.05 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Franklyn Community Hospital23.07 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital23.28 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Exeter Community Hospital23.75 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Nuffield Health, Exeter Hospital23.80 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4UG
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)23.90 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Wonford House Hospital23.98 miles
Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Pharmacy
Boots1.81 miles
18 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AQ
Day Lewis Pharmacy1.83 miles
Medical Hall, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3BU
Lloydspharmacy10.28 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Lloydspharmacy10.30 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy11.10 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Lloydspharmacy11.16 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Bear Street Pharmacy11.32 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Boots11.44 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Boots11.68 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd11.85 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Dulverton Pharmacy12.95 miles
21 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HB
Lloydspharmacy13.55 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
North Tawton Pharmacy13.56 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Boots13.62 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Bampton Pharmacy15.31 miles
22 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9ND
Lloydspharmacy15.59 miles
Chiddenbrook Surgery, Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
Leisure
Park
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)3.51 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)4.58 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND11.01 miles
BEAFORD11.09 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)11.72 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)12.33 miles
FREMINGTON13.52 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)14.04 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)14.96 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE15.86 miles
EXMOOR15.96 miles
KNIGHTSHAYES COURT (Grade II* Listed)16.11 miles
SHOBROOKE PARK (Grade II Listed)16.12 miles
PALMERSTON PARK WOOD16.33 miles
KENWITH VALLEY16.51 miles
DUNKERY & HORNER WOOD16.72 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Southside Stores1.60 miles
1 Cooks Cross, South Molton, EX36 4AW
Sainsbury's South Molton1.69 miles
New Road, South Molton, EX36 4BQ
SPAR South Molton1.78 miles
Spar, 34 The Square, Devon, EX36 3AB
SPAR Lapford Cross9.58 miles
Spar, Lapford Cross, Devon, EX17 6QT
Tesco Barnstaple (Superstore)10.25 miles
Rose Ln, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PG
Costcutter Barnstaple10.61 miles
14/20 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EE
Lidl Newport10.65 miles
Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB
SPAR Newport Road10.66 miles
18, Newport Road, Devon, EX32 9BG
Church Street Stores11.03 miles
Church Street, Dolton Devon EX19 8QE
Londis The Bakery Stores11.05 miles
The Square, Winkleigh, EX19 8HJ
SPAR Taw Barbican11.07 miles
Taw Garages Barbican, Barbican Road, Devon, EX32 9HQ
Nisa Value House Stores11.09 miles
Unit 3, 7 Brethering Bank, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Frank Marsh Stores11.13 miles
1 Churchill Close, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7HJ
Tesco Devon (Extra)11.16 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Barnstaple, Devon, Devon, EX31 2AS
Londis Esso11.25 miles
Sticklepath Service Station, Barnstaple, EX31 2B
Londis Texaco Umberleigh Service Station11.25 miles
Exeter Road, Barnstaple, EX37 9DX
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport25.81 miles
Cardiff International Airport35.46 miles
Plymouth City Airport41.15 miles
Swansea Airport43.36 miles
Bus Stop
Garage (SW)0.62 miles
Garage (NE)0.63 miles
Crooked Oaks (SE)1.02 miles
Butchers Arms (NW)1.05 miles
Stoats Close (W)1.24 miles
Community College (S)1.42 miles
Exeter Gate (NE)1.42 miles
Exeter Gate (SW)1.42 miles
Parklands (SE)1.47 miles
Churchill Crescent (S)1.52 miles
Churchill Crescent (N)1.52 miles
Bowling Club (W)1.63 miles
Bowling Club (E)1.64 miles
Raleigh Close (SW)1.66 miles
Raleigh Close (NW)1.68 miles
Sainsburys (N)1.70 miles
Ferry Port
Instow Ferry Landing15.48 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing15.88 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing16.00 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing19.20 miles
Minehead Harbour22.07 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing26.75 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing26.78 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing26.90 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing27.93 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing30.51 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing31.60 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing34.45 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing34.48 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal37.30 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing37.48 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal38.21 miles
Railway Station
Kings Nympton Rail Station4.83 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station5.43 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station6.28 miles
Eggesford Rail Station7.36 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station8.27 miles
Lapford Rail Station9.40 miles
Barnstaple Rail Station11.28 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station11.38 miles
Copplestone Rail Station12.83 miles
Yeoford Rail Station15.63 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station16.06 miles
Crediton Rail Station16.66 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station18.29 miles
Okehampton Rail Station19.20 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station21.48 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station22.25 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX36 4J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment500
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
23, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£317,500
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2008-07-11   £174,950
Sold 2002-08-08   £109,950
26, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£290,000
2025-02-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-10-13   £240,000
Sold 2009-07-02   £162,500
22, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£256,000
2024-08-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-09-24   £190,000
13, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£169,950
2024-07-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-10-01   £145,000
Sold 2017-01-13   £142,500
Sold 2006-01-12   £139,500
4, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£195,000
2022-09-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-05-14   £169,000
Sold 2013-08-30   £131,670
2, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£183,000
2022-06-01
terraced
freehold
Sold 2014-09-24   £136,000
Sold 2009-05-28   £121,000
28, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£240,000
2021-08-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-01-17   £218,000
Sold 2018-04-12   £205,000
Sold 2017-08-23   £182,000
27, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£235,000
2021-06-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2008-05-06   £190,000
10, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£175,000
2020-12-10
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-03-29   £148,000
TRAYNE VIEW
GEORGE NYMPTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JG		£282,500
2020-02-19
detached
freehold
19, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£232,500
2017-07-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-03-22   £107,000
8, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£131,000
2016-03-09
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-11-18   £119,000
Sold 2002-02-18   £63,500
20, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£215,000
2015-11-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-05-16   £214,000
18, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£172,500
2015-04-20
detached
freehold
1, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£142,000
2014-02-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-09-03   £145,000
9A, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£155,500
2013-09-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-01-15   £151,000
Sold 2003-12-12   £150,000
11, STOATS CLOSE

SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£123,000
2009-09-18
terraced
freehold
16, STOATS CLOSE
SOUTH MOLTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£180,000
2006-08-04
terraced
freehold
BRAMLEY MANOR, ALSWEAR OLD ROAD
SOUTH MOLTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4LB		£270,000
2006-06-16
detached
freehold
EAST TRAYNE
GEORGE NYMPTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JG		£750,000
2005-09-02
detached
freehold
SLIPPERFIELD, ALSWEAR OLD ROAD
SOUTH MOLTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4LB		£290,000
2004-04-23
detached
freehold
12, STOATS CLOSE
SOUTH MOLTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£73,000
2002-08-02
terraced
freehold
LITTLE HAYNE
GEORGE NYMPTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4LD		£250,000
2002-07-25
detached
freehold
7, STOATS CLOSE
SOUTH MOLTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4JU		£75,000
2002-06-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 2001-12-10   £67,500
GREENACRES, ALSWEAR OLD ROAD
SOUTH MOLTON
SOUTH MOLTON
DEVON
EX36 4LB		£143,250
2001-10-15
detached
freehold
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