Area Info for West Buckland (Somerset)

West Buckland (Somerset, UK)

West Buckland is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the district of North Devon and is known for its rural charm and scenic countryside. The village is characterised by traditional English village features, including historic buildings, a church, and local farms.

Location and Geography

West Buckland lies approximately 4 miles south of Barnstaple and is part of the South West England region. The area is predominantly rural, with rolling hills and farmland surrounding the village. Its proximity to the North Devon coast makes it a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful countryside environment close to the seaside.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small, close-knit community with a few local amenities. These typically include a village pub, a church, and some local shops or farms. The community often hosts local events and activities that foster a sense of togetherness among residents.

History and Heritage

West Buckland has historical roots dating back several centuries, with traditional architecture and historic buildings that reflect its long-standing rural heritage. The local church, often a focal point of the village, may date back to medieval times, serving as a testament to the village's historical significance.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by local roads, with nearby larger towns providing additional transport links. Public transport options may be limited, making private vehicles the primary means of travel for residents and visitors.

Additional Information

As a typical rural village in Somerset, West Buckland offers a tranquil lifestyle with scenic views and a strong sense of community. It is ideal for those seeking a peaceful environment away from urban centres while remaining within reach of larger towns and the coast.

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School
West Buckland Community Primary School	0.08 miles
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD
Willows	0.68 miles
Manleys Farm, West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LQ
St John's Church of England Primary School	2.02 miles
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ
Wellesley Park Primary School	2.07 miles
Homefield, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ
Wellington School	2.13 miles
South Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT
Beech Grove Primary School	2.47 miles
Courtland Road, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE
Court Fields School	2.63 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW
Trull Church of England VA Primary School	2.77 miles
Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7JZ
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School	3.07 miles
Brooklands Road, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9DJ
Queen's College	3.17 miles
Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QS
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton	3.18 miles
Henderson Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TU
Bishops Hull Primary School	3.35 miles
Bishops Hull Hill, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5EB
Taunton Deane Partnership College	3.38 miles
Northfields, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DR
Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary	3.55 miles
Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AZ
Parkfield Primary School	3.64 miles
Parkfield Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT
The Castle School	3.82 miles
Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU

Clinic
The Lodge (Evergreen)	2.37 miles
Lodge Close, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JN
Wellington Medical Centre	2.47 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre	3.51 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Taunton	3.51 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
BPAS Taunton	3.51 miles
Musgrove Park, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Community Services (Parkfield Drive)	3.57 miles
48 Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5BU
Elizabeth House (Evergreen)	3.80 miles
Fons George, Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Service	4.03 miles
7 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EA
Occupational Health	4.05 miles
Mill Stream House, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AS
Millstream House	4.05 miles
Millstream Business Park, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
BPAS Taunton Central	4.05 miles
Millstream House, Castle Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AS
Taunton Deane Cmht For Older People	4.15 miles
2 Marco Polo House, Unit 7, Bindon Business Park, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
About Health HQ	4.21 miles
Telemedic House, 10 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3NN
Dene Barton Community Unit	4.33 miles
Dene Road,, Cotford St. Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1DE
Parkgate House	4.64 miles
East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3EX
Community Services (Parkgate House)	4.64 miles
East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX

GP
Luson Surgery	2.31 miles
Luson Surgery, 41 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AG
Wellington Medical Centre	2.53 miles
Wellington Medical Centre, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
College Way Surgery	3.15 miles
Comeytrowe Centre, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
Orchard Medical Centre	3.68 miles
Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6DG
French Weir Health Centre	4.08 miles
French Weir Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1NW
St James Medical Centre	4.37 miles
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Victoria Gate Surgery	4.66 miles
Victoria Gate Surgery, East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EX
The Surgery	4.69 miles
Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JZ
Warwick House Medical Centre	4.78 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
Hemyock	4.89 miles
The Surgery, Station Road, Hemyock, Devon, Devon, EX15 3SF
The Blackbrook Surgery	4.96 miles
Blackbrook Doctors Surgery, Lisieux Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2LB
Churchinford	5.31 miles
Fairfield Green, Churchinford, Somerset, TA3 7RR
Crown Medical Centre	5.54 miles
Crown Medical Centre, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QY
Lyngford Park Surgery	5.61 miles
Fletcher Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8SQ
Quantock Vale Surgery	5.69 miles
Quantock Vale Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3LH
Creech Medical Centre	6.76 miles
Creech St Michael, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5FA

Hospital
Wellington Community Hospital	2.22 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Musgrove Park Hospital	3.51 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Dene Barton Community Hospital	4.29 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital	4.30 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Chard Community Hospital	11.98 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Honiton Hospital	12.50 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Bridgwater Community Hospital	14.31 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Williton Community Hospital	14.44 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Tiverton and District Hospital	14.52 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Axminster Community Hospital	15.40 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Ottery St Mary Hospital	16.37 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
South Petherton Community Hospital	16.51 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Crewkerne Community Hospital	17.76 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Seaton Hospital	18.80 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Minehead Community Hospital	19.80 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital	19.85 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED

Pharmacy
Boots	2.19 miles
6 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA
Superdrug Pharmacy	2.27 miles
5 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AA
Lloydspharmacy	2.31 miles
Luson Surgery, Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AG
Boots	2.47 miles
New Medical Centre, Off Mantle Sreet, Wellington, TA21 8BD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	3.19 miles
2 The Comeytrowe Centre, Pitts Close,Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TN
Boots	3.74 miles
1 Coopers Mill, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6NX
Staplegrove Pharmacy	4.02 miles
Unit 1 Livingstone Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BD
Boots	4.08 miles
French Weir Health Centre, French Weir Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1NW
Boots	4.11 miles
64-65 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PT
Superdrug Stores	4.20 miles
1-10 Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PF
Boots	4.37 miles
St. James Medical Centre, St James Street, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
Morrisons Pharmacy	4.45 miles
Dellars Wharf, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1DX
Boots	4.78 miles
Upper Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2QA
Lloydspharmacy	4.96 miles
Blackbrook Medical Centre, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB
Asda Pharmacy	5.20 miles
Asda Superstore, Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	5.32 miles
5 Priorswood Place, Priorswood Estate, Eastwick Road, TA2 7JW

Park
SWAINS LANE	2.45 miles
WELLINGTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)	2.58 miles
NYNEHEAD COURT (Grade II* Listed)	2.69 miles
POUNDISFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)	2.71 miles
WELLINGTON BASINS	2.80 miles
NETHERCLAY	3.55 miles
SILK MILLS	3.89 miles
NORTON HILLFORT	3.98 miles
WEIRFIELD PARK	4.05 miles
FRIEZE HILL	4.10 miles
CHILDREN'S WOOD/RIVERSIDE PARK	4.93 miles
OTTERHEAD LAKES	5.05 miles
SOUTH TAUNTON STREAMS	5.23 miles
ASH PRIORS COMMON	5.53 miles
GADDS VALLEY	6.54 miles
HESTERCOMBE (Grade I Listed)	6.82 miles

Groceries
Budgens Wellington	1.29 miles
Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD
Londis Piccadilly Service Station	1.40 miles
A38 Chelston, Somerset, TA21 9HY
Brocks at Beech Hill	1.90 miles
67 Beech Hill, Wellington Somerset TA21 8ER
Co-op Wellington	2.23 miles
Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ
Nisa Local	2.24 miles
St Johns Service Station, Longforth Rd, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8RQ
ASDA Wellington	2.26 miles
Longforth Road, Wellington, TA21 8RQ
Brocks At Rockwell Green	3.00 miles
106-108 Rockwell Green, Wellington Somerset TA21 9BU
Tesco Taunton (Express)	3.16 miles
Comeytrowe Centre, New Galmington Centre, Galmington, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4TY
Co-op Taunton	3.26 miles
Wellington New Road, TA1 5LU
SPAR 7-15 Wellington New Road	3.30 miles
Spar, 7-15 Wellington New Road, Somerset, TA1 5LU
Wellington Road Service Station	3.30 miles
Wellington New Road, Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU
M&S Taunton Hospital	3.51 miles
Musgrove Park Parkfield Drive, Taunton, TA1 5DA
Tesco Taunton (Superstore)	3.92 miles
Castle St, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AB
Lidl Somerset	4.00 miles
Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4BG
Londis Sandhus Off Licence	4.08 miles
South Raod, Taunton, TA8 2RF
SPAR Euro Garage Taunton	4.08 miles
Spar, Priory Bridge Road, Somerset, TA1 7QP

Airport
Exeter International Airport	19.75 miles
Cardiff International Airport	30.04 miles
Bristol International Airport	34.83 miles

Bus Stop
County Primary School (NW)	0.05 miles
County Primary School (SE)	0.05 miles
West Buckland War Memorial (S)	0.13 miles
West Buckland War Memorial (N)	0.14 miles
Nieppe Villa (SW)	0.34 miles
Nieppe Villa (NE)	0.34 miles
The Blackbird Inn (E)	0.90 miles
The Blackbird Inn (W)	0.90 miles
Heatherton Grange Inn (NE)	1.03 miles
Heatherton Grange Inn (SW)	1.05 miles
Piccadilly House (SW)	1.09 miles
Piccadilly House (NE)	1.10 miles
Chelston Terrace (SW)	1.18 miles
Chelston Terrace (NE)	1.20 miles
The Post Box (S)	1.25 miles
The Post Box (N)	1.25 miles

Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	14.06 miles
Minehead Harbour	20.87 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing	23.86 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing	23.91 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing	23.99 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing	25.02 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing	26.81 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing	27.03 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour	27.17 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal	29.59 miles
Penarth Pier	31.73 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop	32.47 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop	33.11 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing	33.12 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing	33.31 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop	33.55 miles

Railway Station
Taunton Rail Station	4.59 miles
Bishop's Lydeard	5.51 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station	8.94 miles
Honiton Rail Station	12.38 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station	13.26 miles
Feniton Rail Station	13.90 miles
Axminster Rail Station	15.50 miles
Whimple Rail Station	16.31 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station	18.71 miles
Cranbrook Rail Station	18.87 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station	18.95 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station	20.82 miles
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station	22.06 miles
Digby & Sowton Rail Station	22.25 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station	22.56 miles
St James Park (Devon) Rail Station	22.64 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (TA21 9P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	579
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

61, LEE PARK WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9PX	£415,000 2025-03-25 detached freehold
ORCHARD VIEW WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JZ	£430,000 2025-01-07 detached freehold
22, CHURCH DRIVE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LZ	£406,500 2024-08-21 detached freehold
BIJOU, HEATHERTON PARK ROAD WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9HU	£390,000 2024-07-23 detached freehold
10, CROWNHILL WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JJ	£255,000 2024-05-03 semidetached freehold
35, LEE PARK WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9PX	£250,000 2024-03-26 semidetached freehold
8, LEE PARK WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9PX	£400,000 2024-03-25 detached freehold
8, PEACOCKS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JY	£230,000 2024-01-26 semidetached freehold
Sold 2023-10-26	£245,000
19, CHURCH DRIVE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LZ	£350,000 2023-12-19 detached freehold
3, SAWYERS HILL WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LA	£285,000 2023-11-28 semidetached freehold
4, SAWYERS HILL WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LA	£350,000 2023-11-03 semidetached freehold
MILLERS GOLD, SILVER STREET WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9NA	£565,000 2023-10-19 detached freehold
2, PEACOCKS COTTAGES WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JX	£230,000 2023-06-07 terraced freehold
12, DYERS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JU	£370,000 2022-12-09 semidetached freehold
Sold 2020-11-16	£237,500
JUDGES COURTYARD WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LR	£475,000 2022-12-06 semidetached freehold
Sold 2021-09-29	£430,000
WEST HAVEN, HEATHERTON PARK ROAD WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9HU	£390,000 2022-11-03 detached freehold
LOWER LODGE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9HX	£370,000 2022-09-23 detached freehold
31, DYERS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JU	£275,000 2022-09-05 semidetached freehold
24, CHURCH DRIVE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LZ	£428,000 2022-06-17 detached freehold
3, SILVER STREET WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9NA	£410,000 2022-06-10 detached freehold
STANLEY WOOD, SILVER STREET WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9NA	£295,000 2022-06-07 otherPropertyType freehold
3, CHURCH DRIVE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LZ	£426,000 2022-01-13 detached freehold
2, DYERS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JU	£231,000 2021-09-24 terraced freehold
29, DYERS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JU	£270,000 2021-09-08 terraced freehold
5, LEE PARK WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9PX	£470,000 2021-09-06 detached freehold
3, PEACOCKS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JY	£440,000 2021-06-25 detached freehold
20, DYERS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JU	£430,000 2021-04-30 semidetached freehold
THE STABLE JUDGES WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LR	£275,000 2021-04-20 detached freehold
LYNTON, HEATHERTON PARK ROAD WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9HU	£380,000 2021-04-13 detached freehold
WHITE GABLES, SILVER STREET WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LR	£450,000 2021-04-08 detached freehold
2B, DYERS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JU	£106,000 2021-04-01 flatmaisonette leasehold
LYNWOOD, ORCHARD GARDENS WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JR	£465,000 2021-03-19 semidetached freehold
13, PEACOCKS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JY	£339,000 2021-03-12 semidetached freehold
CHURCH VIEW WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JZ	£180,000 2021-03-01 detached freehold
21, LEE PARK WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9PX	£290,000 2021-02-26 detached freehold
TRELOWARREN WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JZ	£372,500 2021-02-12 detached freehold
10, DYERS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JU	£230,000 2021-02-05 semidetached freehold
LIPPIN COTTAGES (2), SILVER STREET WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9NA	£450,000 2021-02-04 semidetached freehold
16A, PEACOCKS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JY	£255,000 2020-11-20 terraced freehold
11, CHURCH DRIVE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LZ	£375,000 2020-10-16 detached freehold
PARK BRIDGE COTTAGE, SAWYERS HILL WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LA	£487,500 2020-10-01 detached freehold
55, LEE PARK WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9PX	£300,000 2020-05-06 detached freehold
COBURG HOUSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JS	£410,000 2020-02-20 detached freehold
HOLWAY COTTAGES (2) WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9LD	£315,000 2019-12-16 semidetached freehold
THE MILTONS, HEATHERTON PARK ROAD WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9HU	£260,000 2019-12-10 detached freehold
1, FROG LANE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JT	£225,000 2019-10-11 semidetached freehold
6, PEACOCKS CLOSE WEST BUCKLAND WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9JY	£220,500 2019-10-11 semidetached freehold
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