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 miles5 km
- Torquay 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Paignton 20 miles32.1 km
- Newton Abbot 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Exmouth 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Tiverton 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Teignmouth 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Brixham 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Chard 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Chard Town 24 miles38.7 km
- Sidmouth 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Honiton 12 miles19.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Clyst St. Mary Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Clyst Valley Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Clyst Honiton Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Farringdon Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- St. Loyes Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Clyst St. George Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Pinhoe Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- West Clyst Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Cranbrook Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Mincinglake and Whipton Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Heavitree Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Priory Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Sowton
EX5 1FU, EX5 1BD, EX5 1DJ, EX5 2AE, EX5 1FJ, EX5 1FN, EX5 1FX, EX5 1QL, EX5 1BP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 46.9 miles75.5 km
- Digby and Sowton Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pinhoe Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Exeter Coach Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Sowton Ad
- Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Salutation Inn 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Ley Arms 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Exeter East 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Travelodge Exeter M5 1 mile1.6 km
- The Turks Head 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The St George and Dragon by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Mill on the Exe 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Exeter 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
Local points of interest
- Bishops Court Estate 0.3 miles0.6 km
- St James Park Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 3.8 miles6.1 km
- University of Exeter University 4 miles6.5 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 4 miles6.5 km
- Killerton Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 16.7 miles26.9 km