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County or areaSomerset
Postcode districtTA24
Telephone code01643
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 34 min4:59 am – 9:33 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 54 min8:15 am – 4:09 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,595 residentsin the Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor census areaMedian age 57.72,704 households67% of homes owner-occupied50% owned outright16% social rented, 18% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate51% of adults are economically active, 2,474 in work, 37% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 13%, health and social work 13%, farming, forestry and fishing 12%Getting to work: 36% work from home, 53% go by car, 10% walk or cycle44% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages32% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 2°C1,761 mm of rain a year, 61 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December38 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 7 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 18°CJAugust: 11 to 18°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 7 to 12°CONovember: 4 to 9°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksRoad Hillhill · under a mileLyncombe Hillhill · 1.3 miThorne Woodwoodland · under a mileLyncombe Woodwoodland · under a mileLittle Ash Combevalley · 2.1 miRat Combevalley · 2.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThe Greenpark · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes65 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197014 of magnitude 3+, 3 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 17 Feb 201845 mi away, Cwmllynfell, NptMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202636 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 2.4 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband28% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband86% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,176 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation254 m833 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 243 to 376 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalMinehead Comm Hospital9.0 miGP surgeryPorlock Medical Centre5.7 miPharmacyPorlock Pharmacy5.7 miDentistDulverton Dental Practice7.7 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryExford Church of England First Schoolages 4-9, 13 pupilsright hereSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportCardiff International Airport CWL22 miRailway stationUmberleigh18 miBus stationLyndale Coach ParkLynmouth11 miFerryMinehead Harbour9.2 miBus stops5 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TA24 postcode district.


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80 Home improvement in Exford in 14 categories

 

 

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29 Property services in Exford in 6 categories

 

 

34 Education in Exford in 9 categories

 

 

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Top restaurants in Exford

  • Owl - Minehead

    British Restaurant

    1 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5NN

    8.7 miles away

    4 star reviewGood value food, nice atmosphere, great location for people-watching and really friendly staff. Couldn't fault it.

 

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Top shops in Exford

  • Step by Step Patchwork Centre - South Molton

    Quilt Shop

    George Arcade Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThe sewing room and shop are a haven of ideas, guidance from The Team , and protected ...

  • Butcher Shop - Bampton, Tiverton

    Christmas Store

    23 Brook Street, Bampton, Tiverton, EX16 9LU

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewReal melt in the mouth full flavoured rolled Sirloin. We have not tasted beef like this for years. If only we lived ...

  • Chapel House - Dunster, Minehead

    Gift Shop

    2 West St, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6SN

    9.1 miles away

    5 star reviewMe, mum and dad called in here for bite to eat food was excellent and the service as well hopefully ...

  • Inspirations - Dunster, Minehead

    Gift Shop

    2, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6SE

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you for your great customer service getting my watch strap that I required . We will certainly visit you again.

  • Besshill Farm Shop - Arlington, Barnstaple

    Farm Shop

    Besshill, Arlington, Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4SW

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful well hung rib beef - like walking back in time to a wonderful traditional butchers shop! A delight every ...

 

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  • Danas - Minehead

    Warren Road, Minehead, TA24 5BG

    9.2 miles away

    5 star reviewJust had fish &chips.....absolutely lovely, fresh , hot and scrummy. Definitely buy again

  • Ethel Braithwaites - Lynton

    1 Castle Hill, Lynton, EX35 6JA

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewgood food served by a lovely couple

  • Bengal Tiger - South Molton

    2 Cooks Cross, South Molton, EX36 4AW

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent attention: food is out of best. I can't think of any competative, foodwise. Try this out, if you're local ...

  • Chinese Restaurant in South Molton Hungs Chinese Restaurant - Knowstone, South Molton

    73 South Street, Knowstone, South Molton, EX36 4

    9.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery Very good food at reasonable prices, Good clean well appointed premises, and very good eat in or take out ...

  • Jaws Fish and Chips - Minehead

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    35 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AY

    8.9 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat choice of food.Well wrapped.All cooked freshly for us.Quick,friendly service with a smile.What's not to like?

 

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Top home improvement in Exford

  • Mossman M J - Watchet

    Electrician

    28 Liddymore Road, Watchet, TA23 0DT

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewLong time no see. A lovely chap who did 2 installations for us on our self builds to a very ...

  • JB Plumbing & Heating - Watchet

    Central Heating Service

    Cherry Tree Way, Watchet, TA23

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewJohn and Jesse, two very friendly courteous and professional workers (& non-smokers which I greatly appreciated) arrived on time both ...

  • Craig Man & Van - Swimbridge, Barnstaple

    Removal Service

    Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0QA

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service, glad to recommend: calm, efficient, helpful, honest.

 

Top health and beauty in Exford

  • J M Bland - South Molton

    Podiatrist

    George Arcade Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB

    11.5 miles away

    5 star reviewI have been coming to Janet for many years and the amout of care she takes and her friendly maner ...

  • Allan Johnstone Somerset Acupuncture - Minehead

    Clinic

    Townsend Road, Minehead, TA24 5RG

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewAllan sadly died in 2015

  • Leather Workshop - Minehead

    Sports Shop

    3 Hawksworth Road, Minehead, TA24 5BZ

    9 miles away

    5 star reviewAce shop. Really helpful, good prices, consider this shop before anyone else

  • Fitness Station - Minehead

    Gym

    3 Hawksworth Road, Minehead, TA24 5BZ

    9 miles away

    5 star reviewLove fitness station , great people would not use any other gym

  • Barber Shop - Williton

    Mens Hairdressers and Barbers

    13 Fore Street, Williton, TA4 4PX

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Barber

 

Top attractions in Exford

  • Maurice Bishop - Lynmouth

    Art Gallery

    Riverside Road, Lynmouth, EX35 6EX

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewReally enjoyed looking at pictures in Gallery. Such a talented artist. Brought one of his pictures

  • Exmoor Zoo - Bratton Fleming

    Zoo

    South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, EX31 4SG

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThe zoo is open daily from 27th December - 23rd December.Closed Xmas eve, xmas day and boxing day. We close at ...

 

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