West Road, Woolacombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX34 7BW.
At a glance
1 property sale on West Road, Woolacombe has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 17 Apr 2019. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £255,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on West Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX34 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £255,000 | 17 Apr 2019 |
Sold prices on West Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Cottage, West Road EX34 7BW | 10 Mar 2026 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Pharmacy, West Road EX34 7BW | 18 Feb 2020 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Beachcomber Cottage, West Road EX34 7BW | 17 Apr 2019 | £255,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Cottage, West Road | £255,000 (Apr 2019) → £310,000 (Mar 2026) | +22% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near West Road
Crime
17 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Road 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Road 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 West Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolacombe School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 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
- Sands (W-bound, Barton Road) 1 min walk
- End of Promenade (W-bound, The Esplanade) 2 min walk
- Parish Church (opp, Beach Road) 3 min walk
- Parish Church (E-bound, Beach Road) 3 min walk
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.
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- High Street£208k
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