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The name Woolfardisworthy is of Old English origin, with historical references dating back several centuries.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.
Education
School
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School2.66 miles
Church Street, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6PJ
Witheridge Church of England Primary School3.24 miles
Fore Street, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8AH
East Worlington Primary School3.64 miles
East Worlington, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4TS
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School4.17 miles
Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4AN
Sandford School4.25 miles
Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4NE
Copplestone Primary School4.28 miles
Bewsley Hill, Copplestone, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5NX
Lapford Community Primary School4.88 miles
Eastington Road, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6QE
Queen Elizabeth's5.49 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU
Landscore Primary School5.52 miles
Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JH
Hayward's Primary School5.84 miles
East Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AX
Rackenford Church of England Primary School6.04 miles
Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8DU
Yeoford Community Primary School6.87 miles
Yeoford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5HZ
Bow Community Primary School7.32 miles
Station Road, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6HU
Acorn School7.66 miles
Little Oak, Knowstone, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SA
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School8.03 miles
Bell Meadow, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RE
Thorverton Church of England Primary School8.33 miles
School Lane, Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5NR
Health
Clinic
Hillbank (Crediton)5.62 miles
43-44 Clifford Gardens, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AN
Tiverton Miu9.01 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tiverton9.23 miles
31A Gold Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QB
Meadow House11.81 miles
17-18 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LG
South Molton Health Centre11.99 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Exeter12.23 miles
Unit 4, 247-248 High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PZ
Exeter (Sidwell St) Nhs Walk In Centre12.24 miles
31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
Exeter (Sidwell Street) Nhs Walk-In Centre12.24 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 Centre12.40 miles
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1HL
Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health12.97 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE
Chime Social Enterprise - Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health12.97 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE
Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health12.97 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1AP
Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre13.10 miles
Mardon House, Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4UD
Exeter Mobility Centre13.19 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 Surgery2.91 miles
Chulmleigh Road, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NZ
Witheridge Medical Practice 3.20 miles
Cannington Road, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8EZ
Cheriton Fitzpaine Surgery3.89 miles
Barton Close, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, EX17 4JB
Chiddenbrook Surgery5.47 miles
Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
NEWCOMBES SURGERY5.57 miles
Newcombes Surgery, Newcombes, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AR
Bow Medical Practice6.93 miles
Dr AMJ Bower and Partners, Iter Cross, Junction Road, Bow, Devon, EX17 6HN
Exe Valley Practice8.26 miles
The Surgery, Thorverton, Exeter, EX5 5NT
Wallingbrook Health Centre8.63 miles
Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL
Castle Place Practice9.01 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NP
Clare House. Tiverton9.14 miles
Clare House, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NJ
Wyndham House Surgery9.72 miles
Silverton, Devon, EX5 4HZ
Pathfinder Village Surgery10.03 miles
The Surgery, Brookside, Pathfinder Village, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6BT
Devonshire House10.14 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice10.27 miles
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice, Yeoford Road, Cheriton Bishop, EXETER, Devon, EX6 6JA
Winkleigh Branch Surgery11.22 miles
15 Southernhay, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JH
Student Health Centre11.43 miles
Reed Mews, Streatham Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QP
Hospital
Crediton Hospital5.44 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Tiverton and District Hospital9.01 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
South Molton Hospital12.07 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Franklyn Community Hospital12.49 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital12.65 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Exeter Community Hospital13.15 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Nuffield Health, Exeter Hospital13.17 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4UG
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)13.27 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Wonford House Hospital13.35 miles
Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Moretonhampstead Hospital14.78 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Okehampton Hospital16.07 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital18.80 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Ottery St Mary Hospital19.26 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Torrington Hospital20.34 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Exmouth Hospital21.35 miles
Claremont Grove, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2JN
Wellington Community Hospital21.46 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy5.47 miles
Chiddenbrook Surgery, Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
Boots5.63 miles
126 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LQ
Crediton Pharmacy5.65 miles
19A High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AH
Tesco Stores Limited6.27 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wells Parks, Exeter Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PH
Lloydspharmacy9.05 miles
Tiverton Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RZ
Boots9.08 miles
7 Fore Street, Tiverton, EX16 6LN
Superdrug Stores Plc9.14 miles
Clare House Surgery, Newport Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6LZ
Lloydspharmacy9.17 miles
14 Market Place, Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BL
North Tawton Pharmacy10.24 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Exwick Pharmacy11.55 miles
New Valley Road, Exwick, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2AD
Day Lewis Pharmacy11.99 miles
Medical Hall, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3BU
Boots12.01 miles
18 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AQ
Boots12.14 miles
Mount Pleasant Health Centre, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7BW
Bampton Pharmacy12.16 miles
22 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9ND
Superdrug12.18 miles
Unit 11, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, EX4 3HJ
Sainsbury's Pharmacy12.20 miles
30-32 Guildhall Shop.Ctr, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HH
Leisure
Park
SHOBROOKE PARK (Grade II Listed)5.52 miles
PALMERSTON PARK WOOD8.64 miles
KNIGHTSHAYES COURT (Grade II* Listed)9.76 miles
SUNNINGMEAD GROUNDS9.86 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)10.85 miles
BELVIDERE MEADOWS11.22 miles
KILLERTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)11.24 miles
BARLEY VALLEY11.79 miles
CHARWELL WETLANDS, BRADNINCH12.02 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 PARK13.25 miles
GRAND WESTERN CANAL13.30 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND14.74 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Lapford Cross5.25 miles
Spar, Lapford Cross, Devon, EX17 6QT
Tesco Crediton (Express)5.62 miles
36 High St, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
Co-op Crediton5.65 miles
High Street, Crediton, EX17 3DU
Morrisons Crediton5.85 miles
Mill Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1EY
SPAR Euro Garage Crediton6.30 miles
Exeter Road, Devon, EX17 3BN
Tesco Crediton (Superstore)6.34 miles
Well Parks, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PH
Co-op Crediton7.61 miles
Burston Cross, EX17 6LA
SPAR Exeter Road8.91 miles
Spar Tiverton Service Station, Exeter Road, Devon, EX16 5DY
Morrisons Tiverton9.06 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6RZ
M&S Tiverton Simply Food9.13 miles
The Old Brewery Site Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, EX16 6LU
Bampton Street Stores9.17 miles
8 Bampton Street, Tiverton Devon EX16 6AA
Budgens Tiverton9.17 miles
17 Market Walk, Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BL
Tesco Tiverton (Superstore)9.39 miles
Blundells Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DB
SPAR Silverton9.75 miles
Spar, 2 Newcourt Road, Devon, EX5 4HR
Tesco Tiverton (Express)9.78 miles
Moorhayes Park, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6TN
SPAR Holsbury Road9.83 miles
Wilcombe Post Office, 42 Holsbury Road, Devon, EX16 4AE
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport15.38 miles
Plymouth City Airport36.06 miles
Cardiff International Airport39.56 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 Landing16.12 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing16.15 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing16.27 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing17.31 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing19.91 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing20.98 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing24.15 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing24.20 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing24.64 miles
Instow Ferry Landing24.81 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing25.22 miles
Minehead Harbour25.56 miles
Torquay - North Quay29.20 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon29.30 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing29.83 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing30.55 miles
Railway Station
Morchard Road Rail Station4.59 miles
Copplestone Rail Station4.68 miles
Lapford Rail Station5.34 miles
Crediton Rail Station6.27 miles
Yeoford Rail Station6.63 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station7.67 miles
Eggesford Rail Station8.15 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station10.44 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station11.64 miles
Exeter Central Rail Station12.04 miles
St James Park (Devon) Rail Station12.07 miles
Exeter St Thomas Rail Station12.45 miles
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station12.61 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station12.85 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station13.24 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station13.27 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX17 4R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment207
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
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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