Braunton West & Georgeham
Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.115, -4.199 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 46 37 |
Braunton West & Georgeham sits on the northern edge of North Devon, taking in the western side of Braunton and the pretty village of Georgeham close to the coast. The ward enjoys easy access to long sandy beaches such as Saunton Sands and the dune system of Braunton Burrows, the latter forming part of the UNESCO-designated North Devon Biosphere Reserve and drawing walkers, birdwatchers and surfers to the area.
Locally the economy is a mix of agriculture, tourism and small businesses, with many residents commuting to Barnstaple for work. Social life centres on village institutions - churches, pubs and community events - and the area balances a strong conservation interest with pressures from holiday homes and seasonal visitors, giving it a character that is both rural and distinctly coastal.
Postcode districts covering Braunton West & Georgeham
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 6.5 miles
- Bideford 6.8 miles
- Ilfracombe 6.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Georgeham Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Braunton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Croyde Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Braunton East Ward 2.6 miles
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 3.5 miles
- Fremington Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Woolacombe Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Mortehoe Parish 4.2 miles
- West Down Parish 4.2 miles
- Instow Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Appledore Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Braunton West & Georgeham
EX33 1AA, EX33 1DN, EX33 1PR, EX33 1PJ, EX33 1NF, EX33 1NH, EX33 1JF, EX33 1EG, EX33 1NR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 41.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 43.2 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 6.6 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 10.2 miles
Hotels in Braunton West & Georgeham Ad
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4
- The George Inn
- Cockleshell Croyde | Sleeps 4 | By the Seaside 4
Schools in Braunton West & Georgeham
- Georgeham C of E Primary School Primary
- Kingsacre Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Saunton Sands Beach 1.5 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 1.8 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 2.4 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 12.2 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 13 miles