Northleigh
Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.762, -3.14 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 19 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
Northleigh is a small village and civil parish in East Devon, in the county of Devon, set among rolling farmland and hedgerow‑lined lanes. Its origins are medieval and the settlement still shows traditional stone cottages and a parish church that reflect centuries of rural life.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, with mixed farms and smallholdings, though many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Colyton and Honiton or to Exeter for work and services. Quiet and close‑knit, Northleigh appeals to walkers and those seeking the quieter side of Devon while remaining within reach of the amenities of East Devon.
Postcode districts covering Northleigh
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Taunton 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Yeovil 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Exmouth 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Tiverton 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Teignmouth 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Bridport 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Chard 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Chard Town 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Sidmouth 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Honiton 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kingsteignton 24.6 miles39.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Coly Valley Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Farway Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Widworthy Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Offwell Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Southleigh Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Honiton St. Michael's Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Shute Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Honiton St. Paul's Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Colyton Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Honiton Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Dalwood Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Monkton Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Northleigh
EX24 6BR, EX14 9SS, EX24 6DE, EX24 6BS, EX24 6BL, EX24 6BP, EX24 6BH, EX24 6BN, EX24 6BW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 44.7 miles72 km
- Honiton Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Axminster Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
Hotels near Northleigh Ad
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Dower House Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Kerrington House 5 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Red Lion Inn 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Bedford Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Pig at Combe - Devon 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Woodlands Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa 4 7.5 miles12 km
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Bishops Court Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Killerton Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16 miles25.7 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 16.5 miles26.6 km
- St James Park Stadium 16.8 miles27.1 km
- University of Exeter University 17.3 miles27.9 km