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 miles10.4 km
- Bideford 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ilfracombe 6.9 miles11 km
Neighbouring places
- Georgeham Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Braunton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Croyde Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Braunton East Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Fremington Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Woolacombe Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Mortehoe Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- West Down Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Instow Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
- Appledore Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Braunton West & Georgeham
EX33 1JB, EX33 1PW, EX33 1FG, EX33 1PE, EX33 2AB, EX33 1PZ, EX33 1DG, EX33 1LU, EX33 1BY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 41.8 miles67.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 43.2 miles69.4 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 10.2 miles16.5 km
Hotels in Braunton West & Georgeham Ad
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 miles2.4 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 13 miles20.9 km