Sowton
Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.72, -3.445 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 98 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01392 (Exeter) |
Sowton is a small parish just to the east of Exeter in East Devon, Devon, England. Set close to the River Clyst, it blends the remnants of a rural, agricultural landscape with a growing commuter feel thanks to good road links and proximity to the M5. The core village remains compact and green, with lanes, farmsteads and a modest parish church giving a clear historic character.
In recent decades the area has taken on a more mixed economic role: the sizeable Sowton Industrial Estate on the parish edge hosts light industry, distribution and retail, bringing a busy daytime population and local jobs. Socially the parish keeps a village atmosphere through community activities and local events, while serving as a convenient base for people working in and around Exeter.
Postcode districts covering Sowton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 3.1 miles
- Torquay 16.6 miles
- Paignton 20 miles
- Newton Abbot 15.2 miles
- Exmouth 6.5 miles
- Tiverton 12.5 miles
- Teignmouth 11.7 miles
- Brixham 23.2 miles
- Chard 23.7 miles
- Chard Town 24 miles
- Sidmouth 9.3 miles
- Honiton 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Clyst St. Mary Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Clyst Valley Ward 1 mile
- Clyst Honiton Built-up area 1 mile
- Farringdon Built-up area 1.4 miles
- St. Loyes Ward 1.5 miles
- Clyst St. George Parish 1.7 miles
- Pinhoe Ward 1.8 miles
- West Clyst Built-up area 2 miles
- Cranbrook Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Mincinglake and Whipton Ward 2.5 miles
- Heavitree Ward 2.5 miles
- Priory Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Sowton
EX5 1DL, EX5 1DJ, EX5 1FX, EX5 1QT, EX5 1BN, EX5 1QP, EX5 1BQ, EX5 1BE, EX5 1BX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 1.7 miles
- Cardiff Airport 46.9 miles
- Digby and Sowton Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Pinhoe Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Exeter Coach Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Sowton Ad
- Hampton by Hilton Exeter Airport 3 2 miles
- voco Zeal Exeter Science Park 4 0.9 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park 4 1.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Exeter East 3 1.2 miles
- Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Hotel Indigo Exeter, an IHG Hotel 3.5 3.8 miles
- Hotel du Vin Exeter 4 3.6 miles
- Woodbury Park Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre 3.5 4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Exeter 4 3.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Bishops Court Estate 0.3 miles
- St James Park Stadium 3.4 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 3.8 miles
- University of Exeter University 4 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 4 miles
- Killerton Estate 5.6 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 7.2 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 7.4 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 8.5 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 16.7 miles