Area Info for Monkleigh (Devon)

Monkleigh, Devon, UK

Monkleigh is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is situated near the River Thorne and is part of the district of North Devon. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside atmosphere.

History and Heritage

Historically, Monkleigh has been a rural community with agricultural roots. The village has a long-standing history, with some records dating back several centuries. It features traditional Devon architecture, including old cottages and farm buildings. The name 'Monkleigh' is believed to have origins linked to monastic settlements, although specific historical details are limited.

Local Amenities and Features

Monkleigh offers basic amenities for residents and visitors, including a church, a pub, and some local shops. The village is surrounded by farmland and scenic countryside, making it a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities. Its proximity to larger towns provides access to additional services and facilities.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns such as Bideford and Barnstaple. Public transport options are limited, so most visitors and residents rely on private vehicles. The surrounding area is characterised by quiet country lanes and rural routes.

Community and Events

Monkleigh has a small but active community, often organising local events and gatherings, particularly centred around the church and village hall. These events help maintain the close-knit atmosphere of the village.

Natural Environment

The area around Monkleigh is characterised by lush green fields, hedgerows, and woodland. It offers a peaceful environment with opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching.
Education
School
Monkleigh Primary School0.71 miles
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School2.15 miles
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX
West Croft School2.60 miles
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE
East-the-Water Community Primary School2.78 miles
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ
Bideford College2.85 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR
Kingsley School3.16 miles
Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY
St Helen's Church of England Primary School3.33 miles
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Great Torrington School3.38 miles
Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School3.39 miles
Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU
St Mary's Church of England Primary School3.42 miles
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit3.95 miles
Langtree, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8NF
Parkham Primary School4.06 miles
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School4.60 miles
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School4.69 miles
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT
Appledore School5.18 miles
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School5.41 miles
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU
Health
Clinic
Bideford Daddon Court2.70 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Fernwood Resource Centre2.74 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)2.87 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford2.90 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Caen Health Centre9.27 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Riverside9.48 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale9.48 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple9.58 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Litchdon Medical Centre9.59 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Barnstaple Health Centre9.83 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Holsworthy Link Centre13.03 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe16.26 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
South Molton Health Centre16.44 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Stratton Community Clinic16.91 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic16.91 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Stratton Hospital16.93 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
GP
Bideford Medical Centre2.87 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Clarence Wharf 2.90 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE3.24 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery3.27 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
Northam Surgery4.32 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Fremington Medical Centre7.42 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Beech House Surgery 7.90 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY9.14 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Caen Medical Centre9.27 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Bradworthy Surgery9.41 miles
The New Surgery, The Square, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SY
Brannam Medical Centre9.53 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Litchdon Medical Centre9.59 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Queens Medical Centre9.64 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE9.68 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Blake House Surgery10.26 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 11.95 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Hospital
Bideford Hospital2.93 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital3.27 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
North Devon District Hospital10.44 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Holsworthy Hospital12.59 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
South Molton Hospital16.13 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital16.18 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Stratton Hospital16.91 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Okehampton Hospital18.52 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Launceston General Hospital24.95 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Crediton Hospital26.43 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Moretonhampstead Hospital28.95 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Tavistock Community Hospital29.70 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Tiverton and District Hospital31.31 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Franklyn Community Hospital33.88 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital34.77 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital34.84 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Pharmacy
Asda Stores Ltd2.61 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, ., EX39 3QU
Lloydspharmacy2.87 miles
Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3AF
Lloydspharmacy2.90 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.91 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Boots2.91 miles
2 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Lloydspharmacy3.13 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Boots4.32 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Arnolds Pharmacy4.67 miles
21 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF
Boots7.44 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd8.19 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots8.28 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.26 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Lloydspharmacy9.27 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Lloydspharmacy9.35 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lloydspharmacy9.50 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Boots9.57 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Leisure
Park
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE2.39 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)2.60 miles
KENWITH VALLEY3.31 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.65 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS5.25 miles
BEAFORD7.43 miles
FREMINGTON7.65 miles
HARTLAND (DEVON)9.66 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)9.92 miles
NORTH DEVON10.38 miles
MEDDON GREEN11.27 miles
DUNSDON12.45 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)12.60 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)13.43 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)14.00 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)14.77 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Bideford2.56 miles
Spar Blights Motors, Handy Cross, Devon, EX39 3ET
ALDI Atlantic Park Way2.61 miles
Bideford, EX39 3FR
Lidl Bideford2.61 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39
M&S Atlantic Village Bideford Outlet2.61 miles
Unit 24 Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
ASDA Bideford2.65 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
Lidl Torrington2.82 miles
New Street, Torrington, EX38 8BX
Londis Johns Of Appledore2.82 miles
6 & 7 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 1QS
Co-op Bideford2.94 miles
Bideford, EX39 2JT
Tesco Bideford (Superstore)3.01 miles
Manteo Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AJ
SPAR Torrington3.13 miles
13, High Street, Devon, EX38 8HN
Co-op Torrington3.14 miles
Torrington, EX38 8AA
Budgens Great Torrington3.19 miles
Barley Grove Service Station, New Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EJ
Morrisons Bideford3.24 miles
Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LG
Londis Bideford Service Station3.27 miles
Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2PF
Costcutter Bideford4.48 miles
4-6 The Square, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AR
Nisa Westward Ho4.66 miles
23-25 Nelson Rd, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LQ
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport38.48 miles
Swansea Airport43.71 miles
Bus Stop
Post Cottage (N)0.05 miles
Thatch Cottage (S)0.05 miles
Edge Mill (SW)0.71 miles
Edge Mill (NE)0.72 miles
Monkleigh (E)0.73 miles
Monkleigh (W)0.73 miles
Annery Kiln (N)0.79 miles
Annery Kiln (S)0.80 miles
Church View (N)0.91 miles
Church View (S)0.91 miles
Church (NE)1.19 miles
Church (SW)1.19 miles
Old Coach House (N)1.32 miles
Old Coach House (S)1.32 miles
Littleham Shelter (SE)1.36 miles
Littleham Shelter (NW)1.36 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing2.96 miles
Instow Ferry Landing5.29 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing5.42 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing16.73 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing23.57 miles
Minehead Harbour35.75 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal41.45 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal41.49 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal42.20 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal42.27 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage42.27 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing42.53 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing42.61 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal45.61 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing46.23 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing46.36 miles
Railway Station
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station8.30 miles
Barnstaple Rail Station9.15 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station9.74 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station11.12 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station13.30 miles
Eggesford Rail Station15.59 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station18.06 miles
Lapford Rail Station19.02 miles
Okehampton Rail Station19.12 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station21.14 miles
Copplestone Rail Station22.67 miles
Yeoford Rail Station24.94 miles
Crediton Rail Station27.71 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station30.07 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station31.77 miles
Calstock Rail Station33.03 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX39 5J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment361
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
10, ANNERY KILN COTTAGES
WEARE GIFFARD
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JE		£425,000
2024-03-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
CHEZNOUS
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£260,000
2024-03-01
detached
freehold
2, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£425,000
2022-12-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-10-16   £245,000
5, LEE AVENUE
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JW		£225,000
2022-09-30
semidetached
freehold
ANNERY CROFT
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£400,000
2022-08-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-03   £200,000
RIDD GATE
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£350,000
2022-07-11
detached
freehold
3, ANNERY KILN COTTAGES
WEARE GIFFARD
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JE		£235,000
2021-12-21
terraced
freehold
WEST ANNERY
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JL		£445,000
2021-09-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-03-28   £340,000
14, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£400,000
2021-03-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-01-16   £315,000
RIDD COTTAGE
WEARE GIFFARD
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JD		£475,000
2021-02-19
detached
freehold
5, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£195,000
2020-10-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-10-05   £185,000
Sold 2004-07-12   £180,000
MOON COTTAGE
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JL		£360,000
2020-08-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-09-04   £268,000
Sold 2004-06-04   £185,000
THE ROUND HOUSE, ANNERY
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JN		£525,000
2019-12-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-10-17   £465,000
ANNERY BREAK PRESSURE TANK
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JL		£12,000
2019-01-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, ANNERY KILN COTTAGES
WEARE GIFFARD
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JE		£243,000
2018-11-15
terraced
freehold
SALTRENS HOUSE
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£320,000
2018-09-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2009-03-27   £249,950
Sold 2008-11-07   £245,000
12, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£185,000
2018-08-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 2008-03-28   £204,950
4, ANNERY KILN COTTAGES
WEARE GIFFARD
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JE		£167,000
2018-06-15
terraced
freehold
1, LEE AVENUE
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JW		£223,500
2018-06-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-11-20   £114,950
4, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£180,000
2017-11-10
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-12-21   £148,750
ANNERY COTTAGE
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£371,500
2017-06-27
detached
freehold
6, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£162,500
2017-04-13
terraced
freehold
10, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£269,000
2016-09-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-02-28   £289,950
HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£270,000
2016-06-06
detached
freehold
7, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£127,000
2016-02-01
semidetached
freehold
WEST ANNERY (3)
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JL		£191,000
2015-05-22
terraced
freehold
LITTLE HAVEN
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£180,000
2014-12-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-09-14   £191,350
HUNTERS LODGE, ANNERY
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JN		£523,000
2014-03-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-06-17   £474,000
MELROSE
WEARE GIFFARD
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JE		£235,000
2013-08-30
detached
freehold
11, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£194,000
2012-10-09
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-11-24   £199,950
LODGE FARM
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JL		£125,000
2012-02-14
detached
freehold
3, SALTRENS COTTAGES
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JP		£310,000
2007-05-25
detached
freehold
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