Tarka Lane, Woolacombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX34 7AT.
At a glance
4 property sales on Tarka Lane, Woolacombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 25 Oct 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £382,978. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Tarka Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Tarka Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX34 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £382,978 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £225,000 | 12 Jul 2019 |
Sold prices on Tarka Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, Tarka Lane EX34 7AT | 25 Oct 2024 | £418,935 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Tarka Lane EX34 7AT | 24 Jun 2022 | £499,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Tarka Lane EX34 7AT | 22 Apr 2022 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Tarka Lane EX34 7AT | 20 Jan 2021 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Tarka Lane EX34 7AT | 12 Jul 2019 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Tarka Lane EX34 7AT | 14 Jul 2017 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Tarka Lane EX34 7AT | 23 Mar 2016 | £272,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Tarka Lane | £272,000 (Mar 2016) → £305,000 (Jul 2017) | +12% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Tarka Lane
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Tarka Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Tarka Lane is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth Flood alert area
- Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin area Flood alert area
- North Devon coastal communities, including Westward Ho! and Combe Martin Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Tarka Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolacombe School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| West Down School 95 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Golden Coast Holiday Park (SW-bound, Woolacombe Station Road) 2 min walk
- Golden Coast Holiday Park (opp, Woolacombe Station Road) 2 min walk
- Fortescue Arms (S-bound, Woolacombe Station Road) 3 min walk
- Fortescue Arms (N-bound, Woolacombe Station Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Combe Coastal Practice
St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 885 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,036 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX34
- Marlborough Road£233k
- High Street£113k
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- Torrs Park£115k
- Hillsborough Road£190k
- Chambercombe Road£184k
- King Street£267k
- Wilder Road£167k
- High Street£208k
- St Brannocks Road£288k
- The Shields£277k
- Doone Way£243k