Area Info for Shirwell (Devon)

Shirwell (Devon, UK)

Shirwell is a small rural 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 countryside and traditional English village atmosphere.

The village is characterised by its historic church, which dates back several centuries and serves as a focal point for the local community. The surrounding area features rolling hills, farmland, and scenic views typical of the Devon landscape.

Shirwell is close to other notable towns and villages, providing access to local amenities, countryside walks, and outdoor activities. Its tranquil setting makes it a popular location for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle or a retreat from urban life.

While Shirwell itself is small, it is part of a broader community that includes nearby villages and the larger town of Barnstaple, which offers shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

The village's history is intertwined with the agricultural development of the region, and it retains many traditional features and buildings that reflect its heritage.

Education
School
Shirwell Community Primary School0.19 miles
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School1.86 miles
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU
Orchard Vale Community School2.57 miles
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY
Marwood School2.62 miles
Whiddon, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple2.66 miles
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN
Yeo Valley Primary School2.70 miles
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB
Forches Cross Community Primary School2.77 miles
Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
Pilton Infants' School2.85 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pathfield School2.85 miles
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy2.85 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pilton Community College2.95 miles
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School2.96 miles
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ
The Lampard Community School3.19 miles
St John`s Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD
Newport Community School Primary Academy3.25 miles
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School3.38 miles
Station Road, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SB
The Park Community School3.49 miles
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX
Health
Clinic
Barnstaple Health Centre2.76 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple3.01 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Riverside3.13 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale3.13 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Litchdon Medical Centre3.29 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Caen Health Centre6.38 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe7.94 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
South Molton Health Centre10.37 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)10.59 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford10.68 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Fernwood Resource Centre10.95 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Lynton Resource Centre11.14 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Bideford Daddon Court11.88 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Minehead Dental Centre24.65 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)24.68 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
Holsworthy Link Centre25.50 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
GP
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE2.91 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Queens Medical Centre2.96 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre3.08 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Litchdon Medical Centre3.29 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Fremington Medical Centre5.53 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin5.76 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
Caen Medical Centre6.38 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe7.82 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice7.82 miles
Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe9.07 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Northam Surgery10.13 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY10.22 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
East Street Surgery10.36 miles
East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU
South Molton Health Centre10.37 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Clarence Wharf 10.43 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre10.82 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Hospital
North Devon District Hospital2.15 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital7.80 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
South Molton Hospital10.21 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Bideford Hospital10.82 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital12.21 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Minehead Community Hospital24.68 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Holsworthy Hospital25.08 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Okehampton Hospital25.75 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Tiverton and District Hospital26.79 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Crediton Hospital26.83 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Stratton Hospital29.30 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Williton Community Hospital30.21 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Moretonhampstead Hospital33.14 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Franklyn Community Hospital34.42 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital34.71 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Exeter Community Hospital35.20 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Pharmacy
Bear Street Pharmacy2.91 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Lloydspharmacy2.97 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Boots3.02 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Lloydspharmacy3.11 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Lloydspharmacy3.31 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy3.36 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Boots4.31 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd4.40 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots5.60 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Lloydspharmacy6.36 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lloydspharmacy6.38 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Boots6.39 miles
Borough Road, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0AN
Lloydspharmacy7.82 miles
The Medical Centre, St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Superdrug Stores Plc7.99 miles
25 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Lloydspharmacy7.99 miles
21 High St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Barton Pharmacy Limited9.14 miles
3 West Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BW
Leisure
Park
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)0.27 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)2.22 miles
FREMINGTON5.37 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)6.91 miles
HILLSBOROUGH7.73 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN7.90 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)8.23 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.55 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS9.79 miles
KENWITH VALLEY10.69 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE10.81 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)12.04 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)12.62 miles
BEAFORD13.88 miles
EXMOOR13.89 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND17.05 miles
Shop
Groceries
Frank Marsh Stores2.47 miles
1 Churchill Close, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7HJ
Co-op Barnstaple2.51 miles
St Georges Road, Barnstaple, EX32 7AU
SPAR Pilton Bridge Services2.82 miles
Texaco Pilton Causeway, Devon, EX32 7AA
Costcutter Barnstaple2.82 miles
14/20 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EE
Bear Street Store2.92 miles
10 Bear Street, Barnstaple Devon EX32 7BU
SPAR Boutport Street2.92 miles
30 Boutport Street, Devon, EX31 1RP
Iceland Barnstaple2.98 miles
58 High Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JB
Tesco Barnstaple (Superstore)2.99 miles
Rose Ln, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PG
Lidl Newport3.00 miles
Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB
M&S Barnstaple3.02 miles
78 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Co-op Barnstaple3.04 miles
High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BG
Tesco Barnstaple (Express)3.07 miles
100-101 High St, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EZ
SPAR Taw Barbican3.07 miles
Taw Garages Barbican, Barbican Road, Devon, EX32 9HQ
Londis Esso3.10 miles
Sticklepath Service Station, Barnstaple, EX31 2B
Londis Texaco Umberleigh Service Station3.10 miles
Exeter Road, Barnstaple, EX37 9DX
SPAR Newport Road3.24 miles
18, Newport Road, Devon, EX32 9BG
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport33.82 miles
Cardiff International Airport35.25 miles
Exeter International Airport37.24 miles
Plymouth City Airport48.02 miles
Bus Stop
Old Post Office (SW)0.05 miles
Old Post Office (NE)0.05 miles
Shirwell Cross (NE)0.12 miles
Shirwell Cross (SW)0.14 miles
The Warren (NE)1.15 miles
The Warren (SW)1.17 miles
Loxhore Cross (E)1.37 miles
Loxhore Cross (W)1.39 miles
Bridge (NE)1.44 miles
Bridge (SW)1.44 miles
Hillsdale (E)1.53 miles
Hillsdale (W)1.54 miles
Blakewell Cross (S)1.59 miles
Blakewell Cross (N)1.59 miles
Muddiford Inn (E)1.78 miles
Muddiford Inn (W)1.80 miles
Ferry Port
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing7.83 miles
Instow Ferry Landing8.42 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing8.65 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing10.50 miles
Minehead Harbour24.53 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing28.02 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal34.65 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing38.17 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing38.20 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing38.32 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal51.53 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal51.64 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage51.99 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal52.14 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal52.15 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing52.29 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station3.46 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station6.77 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station8.26 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station11.24 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station13.23 miles
Eggesford Rail Station16.82 miles
Lapford Rail Station19.90 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station22.13 miles
Copplestone Rail Station23.71 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station23.97 miles
Okehampton Rail Station26.41 miles
Yeoford Rail Station26.50 miles
Crediton Rail Station27.96 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station29.71 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station30.83 miles
Pyle Rail Station31.57 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX31 4J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment365
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, CROSS PARK CRESCENT
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JP		£250,000
2025-02-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-10-05   £202,000
Sold 2003-08-27   £50,000
LINKSWAY
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£300,000
2024-02-23
detached
freehold
NORTH COTTAGE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£865,000
2023-08-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2000-01-07   £219,950
Sold 1997-02-28   £169,950
ROCKALL COTTAGE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JR		£357,000
2023-01-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-09-29   £142,500
SHIRALEA COTTAGE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JR		£230,000
2023-01-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-12-18   £201,500
Sold 2014-10-01   £175,000
Sold 2006-03-14   £170,000
TOWER VIEW
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JT		£790,000
2022-10-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-07-18   £495,000
Sold 2001-06-01   £165,000
THE SPINNEY COUNTRY GUEST HOUSE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JR		£656,000
2022-06-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-05-26   £415,000
Sold 2009-11-06   £395,000
ABSCOTT BARN
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£675,000
2022-01-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-06-19   £127,000
HIGHER UPCOTT FARM
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LD		£180,000
2021-09-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
FORDNESS
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JT		£355,000
2021-08-27
detached
freehold
THE ORCHARD
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JR		£390,000
2021-03-18
detached
freehold
BARN PARK
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£300,000
2021-03-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JR		£455,000
2020-03-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-10-26   £340,000
TANAMERA
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JT		£419,500
2019-09-20
detached
freehold
ABSCOTT
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£719,000
2019-09-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, HILLTOP COTTAGES
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JN		£273,000
2019-09-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-05-29   £220,000
NORWAY
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JN		£392,500
2018-12-20
detached
freehold
5, YOULSTON CLOSE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JW		£300,000
2017-12-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-12-12   £250,000
SIX ACRES
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JT		£430,000
2017-10-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
7, CROSS PARK CRESCENT
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JP		£210,000
2017-09-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-10-01   £187,500
Sold 1999-03-29   £57,950
GREENACRES
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£170,000
2014-04-15
detached
freehold
WAYTOWN FARM
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JN		£170,000
2009-02-02
detached
freehold
6, YOULSTON CLOSE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JW		£345,000
2007-11-29
detached
freehold
SHIRWELL CROSS (SWEET-AS 3)
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JR		£155,000
2006-09-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2001-01-26   £66,000
ROSE COTTAGE ((WATTS))
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£249,500
2005-06-02
semidetached
freehold
2, YOULSTON CLOSE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JW		£249,999
2005-06-02
semidetached
freehold
KEEPERS COTTAGE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4LE		£267,950
2004-01-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-08-07   £130,000
1, YOULSTON CLOSE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JW		£163,000
2002-05-03
detached
freehold
OAKLEY
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JS		£175,000
2000-09-29
detached
freehold
4, YOULSTON CLOSE
SHIRWELL
BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX31 4JW		£105,000
1998-08-17
detached
freehold
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