Area Info for Marwood (Devon)

Marwood, Devon, UK

Marwood is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is situated within the district of North Devon and is known for its picturesque rural setting and historic charm.

The village is characterised by traditional Devon architecture, including stone cottages and historic farm buildings. It is surrounded by lush countryside, making it a popular location for walking and outdoor activities.

Marwood is perhaps best known for Marwood Hill Gardens, a renowned botanical garden that features a diverse collection of plants, trees, and flowers. The gardens are open to the public and attract visitors seeking a tranquil environment and beautiful scenery.

The local community is small and close-knit, with a few local amenities and traditional country pubs that serve as social hubs for residents and visitors alike.

Historically, the area has been primarily agricultural, with farming playing a significant role in its development over the centuries. The village retains a sense of its rural heritage, making it a quintessential example of Devon's countryside villages.

Marwood's proximity to larger towns such as Barnstaple provides access to additional services, shops, and transportation links, while maintaining its peaceful rural character.

Education
School
Marwood School0.00 miles
Whiddon, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF
Shirwell Community Primary School2.69 miles
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT
Pilton Community College2.86 miles
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
Pilton Infants' School3.00 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pathfield School3.00 miles
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy3.00 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
West Down School3.07 miles
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NF
Yeo Valley Primary School3.26 miles
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple3.52 miles
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN
Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School3.64 miles
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ
Forches Cross Community Primary School3.88 miles
Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
Sticklepath Community School3.91 miles
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH
Southmead School4.05 miles
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School4.10 miles
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU
Braunton Academy4.10 miles
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP
Orchard Vale Community School4.15 miles
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY
Health
Clinic
Barnstaple Health Centre3.25 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple3.33 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Riverside3.69 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale3.69 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Caen Health Centre4.23 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Litchdon Medical Centre4.33 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe5.81 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)9.66 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford9.72 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Fernwood Resource Centre9.98 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Bideford Daddon Court10.83 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Lynton Resource Centre12.32 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
South Molton Health Centre12.91 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Holsworthy Link Centre25.09 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Minehead Dental Centre26.78 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)26.82 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
GP
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE3.27 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Queens Medical Centre3.46 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre3.64 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Caen Medical Centre4.23 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Litchdon Medical Centre4.33 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Fremington Medical Centre4.65 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin5.18 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe5.67 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice5.67 miles
Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe6.45 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Northam Surgery8.87 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Clarence Wharf 9.53 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre9.85 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY11.70 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Lynton Health Centre12.28 miles
Burvill Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HA
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE12.61 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Hospital
North Devon District Hospital2.72 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital5.67 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Bideford Hospital9.83 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital12.39 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
South Molton Hospital12.73 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Holsworthy Hospital24.66 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Minehead Community Hospital26.82 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Okehampton Hospital26.97 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Stratton Hospital28.30 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Crediton Hospital29.07 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Tiverton and District Hospital29.39 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Williton Community Hospital32.52 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Moretonhampstead Hospital34.96 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Franklyn Community Hospital36.71 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Launceston General Hospital36.82 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Heavitree Hospital37.05 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Pharmacy
Boots3.39 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Bear Street Pharmacy3.40 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Lloydspharmacy3.66 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Tesco Instore Pharmacy3.89 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Lloydspharmacy4.16 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Lloydspharmacy4.18 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lloydspharmacy4.23 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd4.34 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots4.35 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Lloydspharmacy4.36 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Boots4.63 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Boots5.49 miles
Borough Road, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0AN
Lloydspharmacy5.67 miles
The Medical Centre, St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Superdrug Stores Plc5.91 miles
25 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Lloydspharmacy5.91 miles
21 High St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Barton Pharmacy Limited6.52 miles
3 West Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BW
Leisure
Park
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)2.37 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)3.60 miles
FREMINGTON4.42 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN5.84 miles
HILLSBOROUGH5.85 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)5.85 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.58 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS8.33 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)9.41 miles
KENWITH VALLEY9.62 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE9.98 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)12.64 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)14.12 miles
BEAFORD14.77 miles
EXMOOR15.61 miles
NORTH DEVON18.63 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Barnstaple2.97 miles
Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1NH
SPAR Pilton Bridge Services3.13 miles
Texaco Pilton Causeway, Devon, EX32 7AA
Co-op Barnstaple3.15 miles
St Georges Road, Barnstaple, EX32 7AU
Frank Marsh Stores3.26 miles
1 Churchill Close, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7HJ
Iceland Barnstaple3.31 miles
58 High Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JB
SPAR Boutport Street3.36 miles
30 Boutport Street, Devon, EX31 1RP
Bear Street Store3.38 miles
10 Bear Street, Barnstaple Devon EX32 7BU
M&S Barnstaple3.39 miles
78 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Co-op Barnstaple3.45 miles
High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BG
Tesco Barnstaple (Express)3.50 miles
100-101 High St, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EZ
Londis Esso3.59 miles
Sticklepath Service Station, Barnstaple, EX31 2B
Londis Texaco Umberleigh Service Station3.59 miles
Exeter Road, Barnstaple, EX37 9DX
ASDA Barnstaple3.66 miles
Anchorwood Retail Park, Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, EX31 2AA
Londis The Knowle Garage & Post Office3.66 miles
Knowle, Braunton, EX33 2NA
SPAR Taw Barbican3.69 miles
Taw Garages Barbican, Barbican Road, Devon, EX32 9HQ
Lidl Barnstable3.72 miles
Unit F, Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, EX31 2BP
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport32.71 miles
Plymouth City Airport48.90 miles
Bus Stop
Marwood Community Hall (NW)0.23 miles
Marwood Community Hall (SE)0.24 miles
Whiddon Cross (SE)0.30 miles
Whiddon Cross (NW)0.31 miles
Post Box (N)0.69 miles
Post Box (S)0.69 miles
Guineaford Bridge (S)0.77 miles
Guineaford Bridge (N)0.77 miles
Muddiford Inn (W)0.83 miles
Muddiford Inn (E)0.84 miles
Little Silver (NE)0.90 miles
Little Silver (SW)0.91 miles
Ring O Bells (S)1.19 miles
Ring O Bells (N)1.20 miles
Bittadon (SE)1.53 miles
Bittadon (NW)1.55 miles
Ferry Port
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing5.88 miles
Instow Ferry Landing7.21 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing7.33 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing9.56 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing25.51 miles
Minehead Harbour26.60 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal33.98 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal52.27 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal52.36 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage52.84 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal52.93 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal52.95 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing53.15 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing53.31 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing56.36 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing56.49 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station3.85 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station8.06 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station9.94 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station13.02 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station15.19 miles
Eggesford Rail Station18.76 miles
Lapford Rail Station21.98 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station24.24 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station25.39 miles
Copplestone Rail Station25.84 miles
Okehampton Rail Station27.63 miles
Yeoford Rail Station28.60 miles
Crediton Rail Station30.23 miles
Pyle Rail Station31.79 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station32.03 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station32.05 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX31 4H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment363
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
MORLEY HOUSE
MUDDIFORD
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4HQ		£264,000
2024-03-21
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-05-28   £162,500
2, LITTLE SILVER COTTAGES
MUDDIFORD
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4HQ		£210,000
2021-09-14
semidetached
freehold
3, LITTLE SILVER COTTAGES
MUDDIFORD
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4HQ		£245,000
2021-06-15
terraced
freehold
Sold 2003-11-20   £135,000
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