Western Rise, Woolacombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX34 7AG.
At a glance
5 property sales on Western Rise, Woolacombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 16 Dec 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £909,000. Average sale prices fell from £987,500 in 2021 to £877,500 in 2024 (-11%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Western Rise compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Western Rise 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 | 5 | £909,000 | 16 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Western Rise
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimmers, Western Rise EX34 7AG | 16 Dec 2024 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hillside, Western Rise EX34 7AG | 19 Jul 2024 | £955,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Amen Corner, Western Rise EX34 7AG | 18 Mar 2022 | £815,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Upover, Western Rise EX34 7AG | 15 Jun 2021 | £1,100,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Bellacombe, Western Rise EX34 7AG | 5 Mar 2021 | £875,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Western Rise
Crime
17 crimes were reported within about a mile of Western Rise 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
Western Rise 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 Western Rise
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolacombe School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 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
- Camberley (opp, Beach Road) 1 min walk
- Camberley (adj, Beach Road) 1 min walk
- Parish Church (E-bound, Beach Road) 5 min walk
- Parish Church (opp, Beach Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Combe Coastal Practice
St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe · 3.7 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+) | 21% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 21% | 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
- Beach Road£645k
- 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