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County or areaSomerset
Postcode districtTA24
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 34 min4:59 am – 9:34 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 54 min8:16 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°C1,838 mm of rain a year, 69 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December48 days of air frost, 2 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 landmarksSimonsbath Poollake · under a mileAshcombe Bottomvalley · under a mileLime Combevalley · under a mileThree Combe Hillhill · 1.4 miBirchcleave Woodwoodland · under a mileGreat Buscombehill · 1.5 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThe Greenpark · 4.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes61 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197014 of magnitude 3+, 3 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 17 Feb 201844 mi away, Cwmllynfell, NptMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202641 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 2.3 · PM2.5 4.3 · 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
Elevation355 m1,165 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 299 to 427 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalSouth Molton Hospital9.3 miGP surgeryLynton Health Centre7.3 miPharmacyLynton Pharmacy7.3 miDentistDulverton Dental Practice11 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Getting aroundAirportCardiff International Airport CWL25 miRailway stationUmberleigh14 miBus stationLyndale Coach ParkLynmouth7.1 miFerryMinehead Harbour13 miBus stops2 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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38 Property services in Simonsbath in 6 categories

 

 

45 Education in Simonsbath in 13 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Simonsbath

  • Royal Oak - Porlock, Minehead

    Bar

    High Street, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8PS

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic food and great value for money. Highly recommended

  • Bampton Street Fish Bar - Minehead

    Bar

    7B Bampton Street, Minehead, TA24 5TR

    12.6 miles away

    5 star reviewDelicious quality fish -really fresh taste and not greasy. Loved the book sale for lifeboats.

  • Poplars Hotel - Ilfracombe

    Bar

    11 The Quay Muddiford Castle Street High Street Old Coast Road Woodlands, Ilfracombe, EX34 0AR

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant time, excellent hosts, spotless accommodation, made feel very welcome from the minute we arrived. Nice well stocked bar ...

  • Olive Branch - Barnstaple

    Gastropub

    41 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SE

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewDog friendly,very courteous staff, excellent food, at good prices

  • Castle Inn - George Nympton Cross, South Molton

    Bar

    Church St, George Nympton Cross, South Molton, EX36 4JE

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHad a takeaway Sunday lunch from the castle Inn it was first class and Very reasonably priced thankyou Debbie and ...

 

Top restaurants in Simonsbath

  • Giovannis - Barnstaple

    Italian Restaurant

    35 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RX

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWe enjoyed ourselves very much.the food was good,the service was excellent. And the waiters were very polite and funny.We will ...

  • Fullam Chinese Restaurant - Barnstaple

    Chinese Restaurant

    18 Tuly Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1DH

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe food is absolutely fantastic with very helpful staff

  • Owl - Minehead

    British Restaurant

    1 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5NN

    12.8 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 Simonsbath

  • Barnstaple Bakery - Barnstaple

    Coffee Store

    83 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewI’m over 70 have eaten hundreds of pasty’s this was the best ever

  • Banburys - Barnstaple

    Department Store

    32-33 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BN

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewI always enjoy your cafe/ restaurant, friendly staff nice food.

  • Medina Gallery - Barnstaple

    Picture Frame Shop

    80 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SR

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewI have been using this gallery for years and have nothing but praise for the standard of work and wonderful service. ...

  • Step by Step Patchwork Centre - South Molton

    Quilt Shop

    George Arcade Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB

    9.2 miles away

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

  • Costcutter - Barnstaple

    Convenience Store

    14-20 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8EE

    13.4 miles away

    4 star reviewcostcutters are always a good convenience store, good offers.

 

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Top takeaways in Simonsbath

  • Danas - Minehead

    Warren Road, Minehead, TA24 5BG

    13.2 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

    7.1 miles away

    5 star reviewgood food served by a lovely couple

  • Pilton Fryer - Barnstaple

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    94 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PQ

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewMost excellent gluten free chips. Mondays gluten free battered fish is a huge hit with my coeliac daughter ;0). ...

  • Bengal Tiger - South Molton

    2 Cooks Cross, South Molton, EX36 4AW

    9.3 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 ...

  • Jaws Fish and Chips - Minehead

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    35 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AY

    12.9 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 Simonsbath

  • Street Gary - Barnstaple

    Plumber

    8 Potterswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3UX

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewHighly recommended

  • John How Carpets - Barnstaple

    Flooring

    1 Mill Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JQ

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you for your great service, measuments checked today and fitting tomorrow, great service and from past experience a very ...

  • Craig Man & Van - Swimbridge, Barnstaple

    Removal Service

    Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0QA

    10.8 miles away

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

 

Top health and beauty in Simonsbath

  • Surfside Kayak Hire - Combe Martin, Ilfracombe

    Sportswear Store

    Borough Road, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DQ

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat service great equipment shop full of fishing tackle and cool stuff

  • Willows Hair Salon - Barnstaple

    Hair Care

    1 Bear Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7BU

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGot home from willows today and my wife said ,that's the best haircut you have ever had,I have spent lots ...

  • Apex Sports - Barnstaple

    Running Store

    53 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BZ

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewI have used this store on several occasions and they are always very helpful and knowledgeable. I will continue to ...

  • Wansley Barton Holiday Cottages - Wansley Barton Roborough, Winkleigh

    Swimming

    Orford Mill, Wansley Barton Roborough, Winkleigh, EX19 8TU

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewWe couldn't have asker for more. Beautifully furnished and equipped, we were hardly able to keep the children out of ...

  • J M Bland - South Molton

    Podiatrist

    George Arcade Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB

    9.1 miles away

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

 

Top attractions in Simonsbath

  • Maurice Bishop - Lynmouth

    Art Gallery

    Riverside Road, Lynmouth, EX35 6EX

    7.2 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

    7.5 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 ...

 

Top property services in Simonsbath

Property services yet to be reviewed

 

Top education in Simonsbath

  • Project Dance - Barnstaple

    Dance School

    21 Becklake Close, Barnstaple, EX31 3UZ

    15.7 miles away

    5 star reviewBeeN dancing for 8 years with Steve and Karen have fun every week also like to prove old people can ...