Area Info for Welcombe (Devon)

Welcombe, Devon, UK

Welcombe is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is situated along the northern coast of Devon, offering scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The village is known for its picturesque landscape, including rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and lush countryside.

Geography and Environment

Welcombe is characterised by its coastal setting, with the nearby Welcombe Mouth being a notable feature. The area is part of the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which preserves its natural beauty and promotes outdoor activities such as walking, surfing, and birdwatching. The village's environment is largely rural, with farmland and woodland surrounding the settlement.

History and Culture

While specific historical details about Welcombe are limited, the region of North Devon has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The local culture is influenced by traditional Devonian customs, and the area is popular with visitors seeking a tranquil retreat away from urban centres.

Tourism and Attractions

Welcombe attracts visitors for its unspoiled beaches, coastal walks, and natural beauty. Nearby attractions include the Hartland Peninsula, which offers scenic coastal paths and historic sites. The village itself provides a peaceful environment for relaxation and outdoor pursuits.

Accessibility and Amenities

As a small village, Welcombe has limited amenities within the settlement itself. Visitors often access the area via nearby towns such as Bideford or Barnstaple. Accommodation options include holiday cottages and bed and breakfasts, catering to tourists seeking a quiet getaway.
Education
School
St Mark's CofE Primary School, Morwenstow2.10 miles
Shop, Morwenstow, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9PE
The Small School4.19 miles
Fore Street, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6AB
Hartland Primary School4.25 miles
North Road, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, EX39 6BP
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School4.76 miles
Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9QU
Bradworthy Primary Academy6.25 miles
Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7RT
Route 39 Academy6.42 miles
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5SU
Woolsery Primary School6.46 miles
Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS
St Petroc's School7.02 miles
40 Ocean View Road, Bude, EX23 8NJ
Stratton Primary School7.39 miles
New Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9AP
Bude Junior School7.49 miles
Broadclose, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8DR
Bude Infant School7.51 miles
Broadclose Hill, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8EA
Budehaven Community School7.74 miles
Valley Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8DQ
Marhamchurch CofE VC Primary School9.12 miles
Helebridge Road, Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HY
Parkham Primary School9.91 miles
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School10.01 miles
Bridgerule, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7EN
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School11.18 miles
Sanders Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6HD
Health
Clinic
Stratton Hospital7.36 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Stratton Hospital7.36 miles
Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
Stratton Community Clinic7.40 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic7.40 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Neetside Surgery7.55 miles
Leven Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LA
Bude Splash Leisure Pool7.57 miles
Stucley Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AR
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Bude7.62 miles
Neetside Community Centre, Bude & Stratton Community Project, Neetside, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LB
Neetside Community Centre7.62 miles
Leven Road, Neetside, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LB
Holsworthy Link Centre11.27 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Bideford Daddon Court13.40 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Fernwood Resource Centre14.38 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford14.63 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)14.75 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Caen Health Centre19.45 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Market Street Clinic21.76 miles
3 Tower Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Cornwall - Launceston21.90 miles
11 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AJ
GP
Hartland Health Centre4.15 miles
66 The Square, Hartland, Devon, EX39 6BL
Bradworthy Surgery6.33 miles
The New Surgery, The Square, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SY
Stratton Medical Centre7.40 miles
Hospital Road, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Dr Mike Dowling & Dr Julia Bloemertz7.55 miles
Neetside Surgery, Methodist Church Halls, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LA
Holsworthy Doctors11.01 miles
Holsworthy Medical Centre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6GH
Beech House Surgery 14.09 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
Bideford Medical Centre14.48 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Clarence Wharf 14.94 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Northam Surgery14.94 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE16.54 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery16.54 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
Blake House Surgery16.63 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
Bottreaux Surgery19.05 miles
Bottreaux Surgery, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0BG
Caen Medical Centre19.45 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Fremington Medical Centre19.55 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 21.01 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Hospital
Stratton Hospital7.40 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Holsworthy Hospital11.04 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Bideford Hospital14.47 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital16.69 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Launceston General Hospital22.45 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
North Devon District Hospital23.00 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital25.20 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Okehampton Hospital26.47 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
South Molton Hospital30.10 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Tavistock Community Hospital31.34 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Liskeard Community Hospital33.00 miles
Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XD
Bodmin NHS Treatment Centre33.85 miles
Boundary Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QT
Crediton Hospital38.26 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
St Barnabas Hospital38.97 miles
Higher Port View, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BU
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital39.98 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Derriford Hospital40.11 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy7.40 miles
Medical Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, EX23 9BP
Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd7.44 miles
Bude Pharmacy, 26 Belle Vue, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8JS
Lloydspharmacy7.49 miles
9 Belle Vue, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8JL
Boots7.49 miles
20 Belle Vue, Bude, EX23 8JL
Boots11.01 miles
Holsworthy Healthcentre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6GH
Lloydspharmacy11.39 miles
2-3 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL
Asda Stores Ltd13.25 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, ., EX39 3QU
Arnolds Pharmacy14.13 miles
21 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF
Lloydspharmacy14.48 miles
Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3AF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy14.71 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Boots14.71 miles
2 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Lloydspharmacy14.94 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Boots14.94 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Lloydspharmacy16.39 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Lloydspharmacy19.45 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Boots19.47 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Leisure
Park
MEDDON GREEN2.84 miles
HARTLAND (CORNWALL)2.93 miles
HARTLAND (DEVON)4.88 miles
NORTH DEVON5.11 miles
BUDE MARSHES7.88 miles
DUNSDON7.90 miles
KENWITH VALLEY14.50 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE14.69 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS15.29 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)15.87 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)16.62 miles
LUNDY17.91 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)18.55 miles
PENHEALE MANOR (Grade II Listed)19.16 miles
FREMINGTON19.70 miles
BEAFORD19.93 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Kilkhampton4.53 miles
The Square, Devon, EX23 9QQ
Kilkhampton Village Store4.60 miles
High Street, Kilkhampton, Bude Cornwall EX23 9QR
Costcutter Holsworthy6.38 miles
Bradworthy P.o & Stores, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7SS
Costcutter Bideford6.46 miles
Woolsery Po + Stores, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS
Sainsbury's Bude7.37 miles
Crooklets Road, Bude, EX23 8ND
Co-op Bude7.42 miles
Kilkhampton, EX23 9QN
Co-op Bude7.47 miles
Bude, EX23 8AU
Morrisons Bude7.55 miles
Stucley Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8UA
Lidl Bude7.66 miles
Sandpiper Road, Bude, EX23 8BA
SPAR Bude7.73 miles
Spar Bude Service Station, Bencoolen Road, Cornwall, EX23 8PJ
Nisa J & J Wilson7.86 miles
Bideford Bay Holiday Park, Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DU
SPAR Holsworthy11.12 miles
Spar, Bude Road, Devon, EX22 6HZ
Co-op Holsworthy11.43 miles
Holsworthy, EX22 6AP
Waitrose Holsworthy11.49 miles
Station Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6AZ
Whitstone Stores12.87 miles
Crossparks, Whitstone, Holsworthy Devon EX22 6TX
ASDA Bideford13.17 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport39.81 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport39.98 miles
Bus Stop
Marsland Cottage (S)1.28 miles
Marsland Cottage (N)1.29 miles
East Woolley Farm (E)1.78 miles
Furze Gardens (SE)2.11 miles
Furze Gardens (NW)2.12 miles
Welcombe Cross (N)2.12 miles
Welcombe Cross (S)2.13 miles
Phoenix Cottage (E)2.17 miles
Phoenix Cottage (W)2.18 miles
Eastcott Cross (NE)2.25 miles
Eastcott Cross (SW)2.28 miles
Garage (N)2.37 miles
Garage (S)2.39 miles
Shop Turn (E)2.39 miles
Shop Turn (W)2.40 miles
Crosstown (W)2.47 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing14.82 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing16.41 miles
Instow Ferry Landing16.65 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing16.74 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing25.90 miles
Rock Padstow Ferry Landing32.42 miles
Padstow Ferry Landing32.80 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal41.37 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal41.46 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing41.53 miles
Bodinnick Ferry Landing41.57 miles
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing41.91 miles
Fowey Ferry Landing42.06 miles
Polruan Ferry Landing42.29 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal42.45 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing42.61 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station21.97 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station22.20 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station23.70 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station24.80 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station26.73 miles
Okehampton Rail Station26.86 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station27.43 miles
Eggesford Rail Station28.29 miles
Lapford Rail Station31.38 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station31.92 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station33.19 miles
Calstock Rail Station33.26 miles
Liskeard Rail Station33.95 miles
Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)33.99 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station34.19 miles
Bodmin Parkway Rail Station34.53 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX39 6H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment580
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
ST NECTANS EAST
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£475,000
2024-10-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-06-11   £240,000
WILLOW COTTAGE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£370,000
2023-07-12
semidetached
freehold
ST NECTANS WEST
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£490,000
2022-12-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-01-30   £350,000
JASMINE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£360,000
2022-11-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-09-23   £185,000
THE ROUNDHOUSE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£595,000
2022-10-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-02-26   £470,000
SPRINGFIELD
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£585,000
2022-05-06
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-12-21   £107,000
9, OLD SMITHY COTTAGES
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£85,000
2021-07-16
otherPropertyType
leasehold
BERRY PARK
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£999,366
2021-06-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOME FARM
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£950,000
2021-03-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
DARRACOTT (2)
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£280,000
2020-12-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-11-08   £255,000
Sold 1999-03-23   £58,000
KINGS CROSS COTTAGE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£475,000
2020-07-14
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-06-06   £150,000
TIDEWOOD
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£460,000
2019-10-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-05-04   £370,000
WELCOMBE BUNGALOW
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£650,000
2018-09-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-09-23   £345,000
FOXFIELD
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£370,000
2018-06-22
detached
freehold
WELL FARM
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£312,000
2017-10-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
WELL BARN
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£350,000
2017-09-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE BARTON
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£470,000
2017-04-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
LINTON FARM
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£780,000
2017-04-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
OLD SUNDAY SCHOOL
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£207,000
2017-01-30
semidetached
freehold
BLUEBERRY HILL
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£660,000
2015-02-11
detached
freehold
ASH HOUSE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£480,000
2013-01-31
detached
freehold
BRIONY COTTAGE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£215,000
2012-12-12
semidetached
freehold
LEY PARK
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£555,000
2012-11-12
detached
freehold
MEAD CORNER (THE ANNEXE)
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£550,000
2010-06-21
detached
freehold
KRAKEN
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£370,000
2009-10-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-10   £235,000
BEECHWOOD
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£340,000
2008-03-10
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-08-15   £247,500
Sold 1999-10-28   £125,000
WAKEFIELD COTTAGE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£235,000
2006-12-01
semidetached
freehold
WINDWHISTLE HOUSE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£310,000
2006-07-12
detached
freehold
CHAPEL COTTAGE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£240,000
2005-10-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-02-13   £205,000
2, OLD SMITHY COTTAGES
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£43,000
2003-11-28
detached
leasehold
SAN MAMETE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HG		£130,000
2002-09-30
detached
freehold
TRELANA
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£179,000
2002-08-29
detached
freehold
WELCOMBE HOUSE
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£250,000
2000-03-17
detached
freehold
LANA PARK
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£55,000
1998-11-30
detached
freehold
STADDLE STONES
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HH		£135,000
1997-12-12
detached
freehold
ST MORWENNA
WELCOMBE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 6HF		£65,000
1997-10-15
detached
freehold
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