Area Info for Loxhore (Devon)

Introduction to Loxhore

Loxhore is a small rural hamlet located in Devon, England. It is situated within the district of North Devon and is known for its picturesque countryside and traditional rural character.

Location and Geography

The hamlet is positioned in the South West of England, approximately a few miles from the coast and the town of Barnstaple. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland, offering scenic views and a tranquil environment.

Historical Significance

Loxhore has a history that dates back several centuries, with its origins rooted in agricultural communities. The name 'Loxhore' is believed to derive from Old English, although specific historical records are limited.

Local Features and Landmarks

The hamlet is primarily residential and agricultural, with traditional Devon cottages and farmsteads. Notable features include nearby churches, historic farm buildings, and scenic walking routes that attract visitors interested in rural tourism.

Community and Amenities

As a small hamlet, Loxhore has limited amenities within the immediate area. Residents typically rely on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The community is close-knit, with a focus on rural lifestyle and outdoor activities.

Transport and Accessibility

Loxhore is accessible by local roads, with the nearest major roads connecting to larger towns and cities. Public transport options are limited, making private vehicles the primary means of travel for residents and visitors.

Natural Environment and Activities

The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the natural beauty of North Devon. The area is also known for its wildlife and agricultural heritage, making it a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts.
Education
School
Shirwell Community Primary School1.28 miles
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School2.15 miles
Station Road, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SB
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School2.68 miles
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU
Kentisbury Primary School3.11 miles
Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4NG
Marwood School3.61 miles
Whiddon, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF
Orchard Vale Community School3.71 miles
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple4.03 miles
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN
Forches Cross Community Primary School4.06 miles
Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
Yeo Valley Primary School4.12 miles
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB
Pilton Infants' School4.30 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pathfield School4.30 miles
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy4.30 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School4.34 miles
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ
Pilton Community College4.40 miles
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
The Lampard Community School4.45 miles
St John`s Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD
Landkey Primary School4.49 miles
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ
Health
Clinic
Barnstaple Health Centre4.18 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple4.44 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Riverside4.52 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale4.52 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Litchdon Medical Centre4.56 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Caen Health Centre7.67 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe8.11 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
Lynton Resource Centre9.71 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
South Molton Health Centre10.09 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)12.04 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford12.14 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Fernwood Resource Centre12.40 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Bideford Daddon Court13.34 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Minehead Dental Centre23.29 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)23.33 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
Tiverton Miu26.26 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
GP
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE4.33 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Queens Medical Centre4.37 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre4.47 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Litchdon Medical Centre4.56 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin5.13 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
Fremington Medical Centre6.99 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Caen Medical Centre7.67 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe8.01 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice8.01 miles
Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Lynton Health Centre9.66 miles
Burvill Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HA
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe9.84 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
East Street Surgery10.09 miles
East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU
South Molton Health Centre10.09 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY11.02 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Northam Surgery11.59 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Clarence Wharf 11.88 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Hospital
North Devon District Hospital3.60 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital7.97 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
South Molton Hospital9.97 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Bideford Hospital12.27 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital13.50 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Minehead Community Hospital23.33 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Tiverton and District Hospital26.26 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Holsworthy Hospital26.46 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Okehampton Hospital26.58 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Crediton Hospital26.90 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Williton Community Hospital28.94 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Stratton Hospital30.75 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Moretonhampstead Hospital33.57 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Franklyn Community Hospital34.42 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital34.63 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Wellington Community Hospital34.65 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy4.22 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Bear Street Pharmacy4.33 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Boots4.44 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Lloydspharmacy4.51 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Lloydspharmacy4.57 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.75 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Boots5.73 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd5.83 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots5.87 miles
Borough Road, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0AN
Boots7.05 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Lloydspharmacy7.63 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lloydspharmacy7.67 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Lloydspharmacy8.01 miles
The Medical Centre, St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Superdrug Stores Plc8.13 miles
25 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Lloydspharmacy8.13 miles
21 High St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Lynton Pharmacy9.71 miles
17-18 Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Leisure
Park
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)1.10 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)1.54 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)6.79 miles
FREMINGTON6.82 miles
HILLSBOROUGH7.72 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN8.03 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)9.43 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)10.01 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS11.23 miles
KENWITH VALLEY12.15 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE12.26 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)12.37 miles
EXMOOR12.44 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)13.95 miles
BEAFORD14.92 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND16.02 miles
Shop
Groceries
Frank Marsh Stores3.87 miles
1 Churchill Close, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7HJ
Co-op Barnstaple3.93 miles
St Georges Road, Barnstaple, EX32 7AU
Costcutter Barnstaple4.14 miles
14/20 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EE
Tesco Barnstaple (Superstore)4.23 miles
Rose Ln, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PG
SPAR Pilton Bridge Services4.26 miles
Texaco Pilton Causeway, Devon, EX32 7AA
Lidl Newport4.32 miles
Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB
Bear Street Store4.33 miles
10 Bear Street, Barnstaple Devon EX32 7BU
SPAR Boutport Street4.34 miles
30 Boutport Street, Devon, EX31 1RP
Iceland Barnstaple4.41 miles
58 High Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JB
M&S Barnstaple4.44 miles
78 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
SPAR Taw Barbican4.45 miles
Taw Garages Barbican, Barbican Road, Devon, EX32 9HQ
Co-op Barnstaple4.46 miles
High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BG
Tesco Barnstaple (Express)4.48 miles
100-101 High St, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EZ
Londis Esso4.50 miles
Sticklepath Service Station, Barnstaple, EX31 2B
Londis Texaco Umberleigh Service Station4.50 miles
Exeter Road, Barnstaple, EX37 9DX
SPAR Newport Road4.57 miles
18, Newport Road, Devon, EX32 9BG
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport33.08 miles
Cardiff International Airport33.80 miles
Exeter International Airport37.02 miles
Plymouth City Airport48.98 miles
Bus Stop
The Warren (SW)1.01 miles
The Warren (NE)1.02 miles
Loxhore Cross (E)1.07 miles
Loxhore Cross (W)1.07 miles
Shirwell Cross (SW)1.32 miles
Shirwell Cross (NE)1.33 miles
Old Post Office (NE)1.41 miles
Old Post Office (SW)1.42 miles
Bridge (NE)1.58 miles
Bridge (SW)1.59 miles
Brockham Bridge (N)1.64 miles
Brockham Bridge (SW)1.65 miles
Arlington Court Turn (SW)1.82 miles
Arlington Court Turn (N)1.84 miles
Lower Bratton Fleming (NE)2.05 miles
Lower Bratton Fleming (SW)2.07 miles
Ferry Port
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing7.88 miles
Instow Ferry Landing9.87 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing10.09 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing11.95 miles
Minehead Harbour23.15 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing29.11 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal33.70 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal36.20 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing38.10 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing38.13 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing38.25 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing39.29 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal52.55 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal52.66 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage52.95 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal53.13 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station4.86 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station7.76 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station8.97 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station11.83 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station13.65 miles
Eggesford Rail Station17.23 miles
Lapford Rail Station20.17 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station22.36 miles
Copplestone Rail Station23.90 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station24.69 miles
Yeoford Rail Station26.71 miles
Okehampton Rail Station27.24 miles
Crediton Rail Station28.00 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station29.39 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station29.65 miles
Pyle Rail Station30.30 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX31 4ST)
Number of Properties in Catchment33
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)1
High Risk (>3.3%)2
Property Sales
31, LOXHORE COTTAGES
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4ST		£600,000
2024-09-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-08-19   £590,000
Sold 2021-03-16   £499,950
Sold 2014-01-17   £250,000
BRIGUS
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SU		£705,000
2023-11-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-02-28   £480,000
BARTON COURT (DOVECOTE BARN)
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£4,000
2023-01-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-07-13   £365,000
BALES FARMHOUSE
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£770,000
2022-03-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
WATERLAKE BARN
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£290,000
2021-07-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
FERNDALE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4ST		£435,000
2021-06-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
HEBE HAVEN
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£487,000
2021-03-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-10-08   £337,000
OAKDENE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4ST		£325,000
2021-03-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-04-06   £290,000
Sold 2003-11-21   £215,005
SHIRE HOUSE
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£660,000
2021-02-26
detached
freehold
KHARA
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SX		£375,000
2021-01-15
detached
freehold
HONEYMEAD
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SX		£270,000
2020-01-31
detached
freehold
HORSESHOE BARN
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£500,000
2019-07-22
detached
freehold
MEADOW PARK
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SU		£675,000
2018-10-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-11-11   £565,000
WHEELWRIGHTS COTTAGE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4ST		£240,000
2018-07-06
terraced
freehold
THE PALFREY
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£495,000
2018-06-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-05-01   £400,000
BEANHAY
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£390,000
2018-06-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE CROFT
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SX		£650,000
2017-02-08
detached
freehold
SMYTHAPARK COURT (OWLS ROOST)
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SS		£252,500
2016-12-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-02-25   £240,000
OAK COTTAGE
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£396,000
2016-08-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-02-05   £415,000
Sold 2004-09-01   £372,000
Sold 2003-08-26   £270,000
THE OLD GRANARY
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£332,500
2015-07-13
detached
freehold
THE OLD STABLES
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£420,000
2015-06-05
detached
freehold
HILL
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SU		£558,000
2015-05-01
semidetached
freehold
SUNNYBANK
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SU		£325,000
2015-04-09
detached
freehold
HALSEY LAKE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SU		£230,000
2011-11-30
detached
freehold
COT BRIDGE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4ST		£450,000
2011-11-10
detached
freehold
THE OLD RECTORY
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SS		£520,000
2009-07-22
detached
freehold
THE OLD COACH HOUSE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SS		£318,500
2007-11-09
semidetached
freehold
SMYTHAPARK FARM (STABLECROFT)
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SS		£385,000
2006-12-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2003-03-28   £325,000
MEADOWSIDE
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£250,000
2006-11-22
detached
freehold
DAMSON COTTAGE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SU		£237,000
2004-04-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-11-27   £154,750
ROBOROUGH COTTAGE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SU		£470,000
2003-11-17
detached
freehold
THE OLD LYNNIE
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SS		£250,000
2003-03-28
terraced
freehold
MARHABA
LOWER LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4SY		£350,000
2003-03-19
detached
freehold
PRESLANDS
LOXHORE
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4ST		£165,000
2002-06-06
terraced
freehold
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