Area Info for Thornbury (Devon)

Thornbury, Devon, UK

Thornbury is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is known for its picturesque rural setting and traditional English countryside charm. The village features a mix of historic and modern elements, with local amenities that serve the community and visitors alike.

Geography and Location

Thornbury is situated within the district of North Devon, an area renowned for its stunning coastlines, rolling hills, and natural beauty. The village is accessible via local roads and is close to larger towns and attractions in the region.

Community and Amenities

The village has a close-knit community with a range of local facilities including a church, a pub, and small shops. It often attracts visitors seeking a peaceful retreat or exploring the scenic surroundings of Devon.

History and Culture

While specific historical details about Thornbury are limited, the area is part of the rich cultural heritage of Devon, which includes historic buildings, traditional events, and local customs. The village's rural character has remained largely unchanged over the years.

Natural Attractions

Thornbury benefits from its proximity to natural attractions such as the North Devon Coast, designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and various walking and cycling routes that showcase the region's landscape.
Education
School
Bradford Primary School2.55 miles
Bradford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7AB
Shebbear Community School3.56 miles
Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5SG
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School3.56 miles
Sanders Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6HD
Holsworthy Community College3.68 miles
Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JD
Shebbear College4.01 miles
Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HJ
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School4.97 miles
Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PU
Bradworthy Primary Academy5.57 miles
Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7RT
Halwill Community Primary School6.14 miles
Dreybury Lane, Halwill, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5XU
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit6.25 miles
Langtree, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8NF
Clawton Primary School6.30 miles
Clawton, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6QN
Highampton Community Primary School6.58 miles
Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5LE
Marland School6.66 miles
Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8QQ
Ashwater Primary School7.32 miles
Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5EW
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School7.54 miles
Bridgerule, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7EN
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School8.16 miles
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX
Parkham Primary School8.28 miles
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL
Health
Clinic
Holsworthy Link Centre3.61 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Stratton Community Clinic9.84 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic9.84 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Stratton Hospital9.90 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Stratton Hospital9.90 miles
Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Bude Splash Leisure Pool10.46 miles
Stucley Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AR
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Bude11.11 miles
Neetside Community Centre, Bude & Stratton Community Project, Neetside, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LB
Neetside Community Centre11.11 miles
Leven Road, Neetside, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LB
Neetside Surgery11.15 miles
Leven Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LA
Bideford Daddon Court11.51 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Fernwood Resource Centre12.08 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford12.30 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)12.32 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton14.71 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
Market Street Clinic14.75 miles
3 Tower Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Launceston14.89 miles
11 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AJ
GP
Holsworthy Doctors3.22 miles
Holsworthy Medical Centre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6GH
Beech House Surgery 3.34 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
Blake House Surgery5.12 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
Bradworthy Surgery5.51 miles
The New Surgery, The Square, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SY
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 9.76 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Castle Gardens Surgery9.77 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE9.79 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Stratton Medical Centre9.84 miles
Hospital Road, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Dr Mike Dowling & Dr Julia Bloemertz11.15 miles
Neetside Surgery, Methodist Church Halls, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LA
Bideford Medical Centre12.22 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Clarence Wharf 12.40 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Hartland Health Centre12.99 miles
66 The Square, Hartland, Devon, EX39 6BL
Northam Surgery13.57 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
The Surgery14.02 miles
North Road, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EH
Okement Surgery14.82 miles
Okehampton Hospital, Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE14.91 miles
East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AY
Hospital
Holsworthy Hospital3.23 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Stratton Hospital9.84 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Torrington Hospital10.03 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Bideford Hospital12.26 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Okehampton Hospital14.82 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Launceston General Hospital15.44 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
North Devon District Hospital19.88 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Tavistock Community Hospital21.64 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
South Molton Hospital22.94 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital25.71 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Moretonhampstead Hospital26.36 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Crediton Hospital27.32 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Liskeard Community Hospital27.57 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
St Barnabas Hospital30.62 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital30.66 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Derriford Hospital30.80 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Pharmacy
Boots3.22 miles
Holsworthy Healthcentre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6GH
Lloydspharmacy3.71 miles
2-3 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL
Lloydspharmacy9.68 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Lloydspharmacy9.84 miles
Medical Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, EX23 9BP
Lloydspharmacy11.08 miles
9 Belle Vue, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8JL
Boots11.08 miles
20 Belle Vue, Bude, EX23 8JL
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd11.09 miles
Bude Pharmacy, 26 Belle Vue, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8JS
Asda Stores Ltd11.33 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, ., EX39 3QU
Lloydspharmacy12.22 miles
Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3AF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy12.34 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Boots12.34 miles
2 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Lloydspharmacy12.40 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Arnolds Pharmacy13.48 miles
21 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF
Boots13.57 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Lloydspharmacy14.72 miles
31-32 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HB
Boots14.72 miles
27-28 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HB
Leisure
Park
DUNSDON4.96 miles
MEDDON GREEN9.22 miles
ROADFORD LAKE9.39 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)9.46 miles
HARTLAND (DEVON)10.65 miles
HARTLAND (CORNWALL)10.69 miles
BEAFORD11.05 miles
BUDE MARSHES11.15 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE11.90 miles
NORTH DEVON11.94 miles
KENWITH VALLEY12.58 miles
HAYNE MANOR (Grade II Listed)13.27 miles
WERRINGTON PARK (Grade II Listed)13.49 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)14.27 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS14.43 miles
PENHEALE MANOR (Grade II Listed)14.55 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Holsworthy3.68 miles
Spar, Bude Road, Devon, EX22 6HZ
Co-op Holsworthy3.74 miles
Holsworthy, EX22 6AP
Waitrose Holsworthy3.87 miles
Station Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AZ
Costcutter Holsworthy5.46 miles
Bradworthy P.o & Stores, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7SS
SPAR Kilkhampton8.57 miles
The Square, Devon, EX23 9QQ
Kilkhampton Village Store8.61 miles
High Street, Kilkhampton, Bude Cornwall EX23 9QR
Costcutter Bideford8.84 miles
Woolsery Po + Stores, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS
Lidl Torrington9.52 miles
New Street, Torrington, EX38 8BX
Whitstone Stores9.62 miles
Crossparks, Whitstone, Holsworthy Devon EX22 6TX
Co-op Torrington9.66 miles
Torrington, EX38 8AA
SPAR Torrington9.69 miles
13, High Street, Devon, EX38 8HN
Co-op Okehampton9.78 miles
Hatherleigh, EX20 3HY
Bridge Street Garage9.80 miles
Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA
Budgens Great Torrington9.84 miles
Barley Grove Service Station, New Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EJ
Nisa J & J Wilson10.00 miles
Bideford Bay Holiday Park, Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DU
Morrisons Bude10.38 miles
Stucley Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8UA
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport30.46 miles
Exeter International Airport39.21 miles
Swansea Airport53.05 miles
Bus Stop
Windy Cross (NE)0.24 miles
Windy Cross (SW)0.24 miles
Post Box (NE)0.87 miles
Post Box (SW)0.87 miles
Church (SE)1.68 miles
Church (NW)1.69 miles
Beech Park (SE)1.75 miles
Beech Park (NW)1.76 miles
Freshlay (SW)1.79 miles
Freshlay (NE)1.80 miles
Shelter (SW)1.82 miles
Oxen Park (NE)1.83 miles
Oxen Park (SW)1.84 miles
Venn Green (SW)2.17 miles
Venn Green (NE)2.17 miles
Lana Cross (N)2.28 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing12.42 miles
Instow Ferry Landing14.85 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing14.91 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing26.28 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing26.98 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal32.93 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal32.93 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal33.78 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal33.89 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage34.03 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing34.06 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing34.38 miles
Rock Padstow Ferry Landing34.74 miles
Padstow Ferry Landing35.21 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing37.72 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing37.77 miles
Railway Station
Okehampton Rail Station15.19 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station15.93 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station16.48 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station16.69 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station16.96 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station17.93 miles
Eggesford Rail Station18.42 miles
Barnstaple Rail Station18.54 miles
Lapford Rail Station21.02 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station22.54 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station23.14 miles
Copplestone Rail Station23.71 miles
Calstock Rail Station24.46 miles
Yeoford Rail Station25.16 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station25.35 miles
Bere Ferrers Rail Station27.82 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX22 7B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment654
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
THE PLATT
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£570,000
2023-03-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2002-08-29   £260,000
CROSS PARKS
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£585,000
2022-11-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-07-31   £285,000
Sold 2015-07-31   £290,000
WOODACOTT METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM
THORNBURY
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BY		£37,500
2022-07-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-12-17   £27,000
Sold 2017-02-24   £30,000
WOODACOTT METHODIST CHAPEL
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£100,750
2022-04-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
FROGGAPIT
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BU		£540,000
2022-03-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-06-20   £330,000
SPRINGFIELD
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£530,000
2021-06-10
detached
leasehold
Sold 2018-10-11   £435,000
OAKWOOD
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£325,000
2021-01-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-11-17   £196,000
GLENN PARK
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BU		£495,000
2020-12-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-02-02   £365,000
Sold 2001-08-10   £163,500
WOODACOTT FARMHOUSE
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£392,500
2020-10-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-15   £305,000
Sold 2015-06-24   £200,000
SYCAMORE HOUSE
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£525,000
2020-01-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-12-06   £315,000
LAKE PARK BARN
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BU		£280,000
2019-01-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
ROSELAND
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£330,000
2017-11-08
detached
freehold
WOODACOTT BARN
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£278,000
2017-11-03
semidetached
freehold
YAMASS
THORNBURY
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BY		£300,000
2017-06-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-02-04   £290,000
Sold 2005-09-21   £250,000
Sold 1999-09-02   £108,000
WOODACOTT HOLIDAY PARK
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£475,000
2016-11-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
HENDRA
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£170,000
2016-10-21
semidetached
leasehold
STONEBANK
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£205,000
2016-06-30
detached
freehold
ARNSFIELD
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£302,500
2015-05-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-02-13   £250,000
Sold 2007-06-15   £75,000
MORWENNA
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£195,000
2014-08-15
detached
freehold
WITS END
THORNBURY
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BY		£297,500
2014-07-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-11-09   £138,000
ALMOOR
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£305,000
2014-05-22
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-09-09   £116,000
PHYLLEN
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£270,000
2012-11-02
detached
freehold
FRANSHIRE
THORNBURY
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BY		£247,000
2009-10-20
detached
freehold
LYNCREST
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£140,000
2007-05-18
semidetached (New)
leasehold
THE BUNGALOW
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£195,000
2006-07-25
semidetached
freehold
CHILTERNS
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£285,000
2005-04-22
detached
freehold
RENARTH
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£317,500
2003-11-27
detached
freehold
ROSELANDS
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£231,000
2002-08-07
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-10-01   £148,000
WOODACOTT COTTAGE
WOODACOTT
HOLSWORTHY
DEVON
EX22 7BT		£212,500
1999-06-09
detached
freehold
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