Area Info for Woolfardisworthy (Devon)

Woolfardisworthy (Devon, UK)

Woolfardisworthy is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is situated within the district of Torridge and is part of the civil parish of Woolfardisworthy, which is often referred to as Woolfardisworthy (Woolsery) to distinguish it from other places with similar names. The village is known for its rural charm and traditional Devonshire architecture.

Location and Geography

Woolfardisworthy lies approximately 10 miles west of Barnstaple and about 4 miles from Bideford. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and scenic views typical of the Devon landscape. The village is close to the North Devon coast, offering access to beaches and coastal attractions.

History and Name

The name Woolfardisworthy is of Old English origin, with historical references dating back several centuries. The name is believed to derive from a personal name combined with the Old English word "worth," meaning an enclosure or homestead. The village has a long history rooted in agriculture and rural community life.

Community and Amenities

Woolfardisworthy is a small community with limited amenities. It features a church, a pub, and some local farms. The village maintains a peaceful, rural atmosphere and is popular among visitors seeking a traditional Devonshire experience. Nearby facilities and services are available in larger neighbouring towns.

Transport

The village is accessible by road, with connections to the A39 and other local routes. Public transport options are limited, so most residents and visitors rely on private vehicles. The nearest railway station is in Barnstaple, providing links to the wider UK rail network.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

While Woolfardisworthy itself is primarily residential and agricultural, its proximity to North Devon's coast makes it a good base for exploring beaches, walking trails, and natural parks. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the scenic countryside.

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School
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School	2.66 miles
Church Street, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6PJ
Witheridge Church of England Primary School	3.24 miles
Fore Street, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8AH
East Worlington Primary School	3.64 miles
East Worlington, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4TS
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School	4.17 miles
Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4AN
Sandford School	4.25 miles
Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4NE
Copplestone Primary School	4.28 miles
Bewsley Hill, Copplestone, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5NX
Lapford Community Primary School	4.88 miles
Eastington Road, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6QE
Queen Elizabeth's	5.49 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU
Landscore Primary School	5.52 miles
Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JH
Hayward's Primary School	5.84 miles
East Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AX
Rackenford Church of England Primary School	6.04 miles
Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8DU
Yeoford Community Primary School	6.87 miles
Yeoford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5HZ
Bow Community Primary School	7.32 miles
Station Road, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6HU
Acorn School	7.66 miles
Little Oak, Knowstone, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SA
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School	8.03 miles
Bell Meadow, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RE
Thorverton Church of England Primary School	8.33 miles
School Lane, Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5NR

Clinic
Hillbank (Crediton)	5.62 miles
43-44 Clifford Gardens, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AN
Tiverton Miu	9.01 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tiverton	9.23 miles
31A Gold Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QB
Meadow House	11.81 miles
17-18 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LG
South Molton Health Centre	11.99 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Exeter	12.23 miles
Unit 4, 247-248 High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PZ
Exeter (Sidwell St) Nhs Walk In Centre	12.24 miles
31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
Exeter (Sidwell Street) Nhs Walk-In Centre	12.24 miles
Unit 4, 31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Exeter)	12.31 miles
88 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HX
West Exe Children's Centre	12.40 miles
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1HL
Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health	12.97 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE
Chime Social Enterprise - Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health	12.97 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE
Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health	12.97 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1AP
Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre	13.10 miles
Mardon House, Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4UD
Exeter Mobility Centre	13.19 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4DU
Chime Social Enterprise - Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford)	13.27 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW

GP
Morchard Bishop Surgery	2.91 miles
Chulmleigh Road, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NZ
Witheridge Medical Practice	3.20 miles
Cannington Road, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8EZ
Cheriton Fitzpaine Surgery	3.89 miles
Barton Close, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, EX17 4JB
Chiddenbrook Surgery	5.47 miles
Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
NEWCOMBES SURGERY	5.57 miles
Newcombes Surgery, Newcombes, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AR
Bow Medical Practice	6.93 miles
Dr AMJ Bower and Partners, Iter Cross, Junction Road, Bow, Devon, EX17 6HN
Exe Valley Practice	8.26 miles
The Surgery, Thorverton, Exeter, EX5 5NT
Wallingbrook Health Centre	8.63 miles
Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL
Castle Place Practice	9.01 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NP
Clare House. Tiverton	9.14 miles
Clare House, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NJ
Wyndham House Surgery	9.72 miles
Silverton, Devon, EX5 4HZ
Pathfinder Village Surgery	10.03 miles
The Surgery, Brookside, Pathfinder Village, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6BT
Devonshire House	10.14 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice	10.27 miles
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice, Yeoford Road, Cheriton Bishop, EXETER, Devon, EX6 6JA
Winkleigh Branch Surgery	11.22 miles
15 Southernhay, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JH
Student Health Centre	11.43 miles
Reed Mews, Streatham Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QP

Hospital
Crediton Hospital	5.44 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Tiverton and District Hospital	9.01 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
South Molton Hospital	12.07 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Franklyn Community Hospital	12.49 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital	12.65 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Exeter Community Hospital	13.15 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Nuffield Health, Exeter Hospital	13.17 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4UG
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)	13.27 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Wonford House Hospital	13.35 miles
Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Moretonhampstead Hospital	14.78 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Okehampton Hospital	16.07 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital	18.80 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Ottery St Mary Hospital	19.26 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Torrington Hospital	20.34 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Exmouth Hospital	21.35 miles
Claremont Grove, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2JN
Wellington Community Hospital	21.46 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ

Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy	5.47 miles
Chiddenbrook Surgery, Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
Boots	5.63 miles
126 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LQ
Crediton Pharmacy	5.65 miles
19A High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AH
Tesco Stores Limited	6.27 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wells Parks, Exeter Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PH
Lloydspharmacy	9.05 miles
Tiverton Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RZ
Boots	9.08 miles
7 Fore Street, Tiverton, EX16 6LN
Superdrug Stores Plc	9.14 miles
Clare House Surgery, Newport Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6LZ
Lloydspharmacy	9.17 miles
14 Market Place, Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BL
North Tawton Pharmacy	10.24 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Exwick Pharmacy	11.55 miles
New Valley Road, Exwick, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2AD
Day Lewis Pharmacy	11.99 miles
Medical Hall, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3BU
Boots	12.01 miles
18 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AQ
Boots	12.14 miles
Mount Pleasant Health Centre, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7BW
Bampton Pharmacy	12.16 miles
22 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9ND
Superdrug	12.18 miles
Unit 11, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, EX4 3HJ
Sainsbury's Pharmacy	12.20 miles
30-32 Guildhall Shop.Ctr, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HH

Park
SHOBROOKE PARK (Grade II Listed)	5.52 miles
PALMERSTON PARK WOOD	8.64 miles
KNIGHTSHAYES COURT (Grade II* Listed)	9.76 miles
SUNNINGMEAD GROUNDS	9.86 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)	10.85 miles
BELVIDERE MEADOWS	11.22 miles
KILLERTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)	11.24 miles
BARLEY VALLEY	11.79 miles
CHARWELL WETLANDS, BRADNINCH	12.02 miles
NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMONT GARDENS (Grade II Listed)	12.12 miles
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER (Grade II* Listed)	12.18 miles
WOOD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)	12.76 miles
CASTLE DROGO (Grade II* Listed)	13.03 miles
GRAND WESTERN CANAL COUNTRY PARK	13.25 miles
GRAND WESTERN CANAL	13.30 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND	14.74 miles

Groceries
SPAR Lapford Cross	5.25 miles
Spar, Lapford Cross, Devon, EX17 6QT
Tesco Crediton (Express)	5.62 miles
36 High St, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
Co-op Crediton	5.65 miles
High Street, Crediton, EX17 3DU
Morrisons Crediton	5.85 miles
Mill Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1EY
SPAR Euro Garage Crediton	6.30 miles
Exeter Road, Devon, EX17 3BN
Tesco Crediton (Superstore)	6.34 miles
Well Parks, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PH
Co-op Crediton	7.61 miles
Burston Cross, EX17 6LA
SPAR Exeter Road	8.91 miles
Spar Tiverton Service Station, Exeter Road, Devon, EX16 5DY
Morrisons Tiverton	9.06 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RZ
M&S Tiverton Simply Food	9.13 miles
The Old Brewery Site Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, EX16 6LU
Bampton Street Stores	9.17 miles
8 Bampton Street, Tiverton Devon EX16 6AA
Budgens Tiverton	9.17 miles
17 Market Walk, Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BL
Tesco Tiverton (Superstore)	9.39 miles
Blundells Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DB
SPAR Silverton	9.75 miles
Spar, 2 Newcourt Road, Devon, EX5 4HR
Tesco Tiverton (Express)	9.78 miles
Moorhayes Park, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6TN
SPAR Holsbury Road	9.83 miles
Wilcombe Post Office, 42 Holsbury Road, Devon, EX16 4AE

Airport
Exeter International Airport	15.38 miles
Plymouth City Airport	36.06 miles
Cardiff International Airport	39.56 miles

Bus Stop
Tridley Foot (N)	0.09 miles
Tridley Foot (S)	0.10 miles
Black Dog Inn (SE)	0.51 miles
Black Dog Inn (NW)	0.51 miles
Post Box (SW)	1.04 miles
Post Box (E)	1.04 miles
Post Office (N)	1.23 miles
Post Office (S)	1.24 miles
Puddington (W)	1.57 miles
Puddington (E)	1.59 miles
Beech Hill Cross (NE)	2.02 miles
Beech Hill Cross (SW)	2.03 miles
Thelbridge Cross Inn (SE)	2.22 miles
Thelbridge Cross Inn (E)	2.22 miles
Pidsley Lane (S)	2.48 miles
Pidsley Lane (N)	2.50 miles

Ferry Port
Topsham Ferry Landing	16.12 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing	16.15 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing	16.27 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing	17.31 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing	19.91 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing	20.98 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing	24.15 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing	24.20 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing	24.64 miles
Instow Ferry Landing	24.81 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing	25.22 miles
Minehead Harbour	25.56 miles
Torquay - North Quay	29.20 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon	29.30 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing	29.83 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing	30.55 miles

Railway Station
Morchard Road Rail Station	4.59 miles
Copplestone Rail Station	4.68 miles
Lapford Rail Station	5.34 miles
Crediton Rail Station	6.27 miles
Yeoford Rail Station	6.63 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station	7.67 miles
Eggesford Rail Station	8.15 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station	10.44 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station	11.64 miles
Exeter Central Rail Station	12.04 miles
St James Park (Devon) Rail Station	12.07 miles
Exeter St Thomas Rail Station	12.45 miles
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station	12.61 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station	12.85 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station	13.24 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station	13.27 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (EX17 4R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	207
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

CHAPTERS KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£495,000 2025-03-12 detached freehold
Sold 2016-11-29	£393,500
Sold 2013-03-15	£163,000
GARDEN COTTAGE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£430,000 2024-08-20 detached freehold
Sold 2002-08-19	£232,500
Sold 1995-06-15	£51,000
WOODBERE HOUSE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£867,000 2023-06-09 detached freehold
Sold 2001-07-13	£335,000
MANOR VIEW KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£505,000 2020-11-03 detached freehold
Sold 2015-04-30	£470,000
Sold 2008-10-21	£462,000
Sold 2004-04-23	£230,000
HIGHER WOODBERE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£600,000 2018-12-05 detached freehold
SNOWS COTTAGE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£475,000 2017-08-30 detached freehold
THE OLD RECTORY KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£815,000 2017-08-14 detached freehold
WOODBEARE FARM (THE LINHAY) KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£90,000 2016-09-15 otherPropertyType freehold
LEIGH COTTAGE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£225,000 2016-08-12 detached freehold
GLENDOWER KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£255,000 2016-02-23 detached freehold
Sold 1999-03-29	£87,500
VIRGINIA KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£465,000 2015-09-11 detached freehold
Sold 2014-02-13	£415,000
WILLOW BROOK KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£172,500 2015-03-13 detached freehold
KENNERLEIGH VILLAGE STORES KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£22,600 2014-11-01 otherPropertyType freehold
RESTHARROW KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£480,000 2014-05-07 detached freehold
SHERATON HOUSE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£435,000 2012-07-09 detached freehold
THE CONIFERS KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£555,000 2008-09-02 detached freehold
Sold 2001-06-22	£295,000
Sold 1999-09-30	£277,000
STAPLE GREEN KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RR	£400,000 2007-11-19 detached freehold
THE THORN TREE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£495,000 2007-07-26 detached freehold
Sold 1997-05-13	£175,000
Sold 1996-03-29	£140,000
SUNNY BANK KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£195,000 2001-09-28 detached freehold
Sold 1995-09-29	£78,500
ELMSTEAD HOUSE KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£58,000 1999-09-22 detached (New) freehold
MARCHANTS KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£86,000 1996-12-05 detached freehold
JANCOT KENNERLEIGH CREDITON DEVON EX17 4RS	£107,000 1995-01-18 detached freehold
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