St. Loyes is a predominantly residential ward on the eastern edge of Exeter in Devon, England, characterised by a mix of council and private housing, small shopping parades and local community facilities. Its streets sit close to employment and industrial areas, with parks and schools serving a diverse population.
The area grew substantially during 20th‑century suburban expansion and has seen ongoing regeneration and community-led projects to improve housing and services. Good local transport links make the city centre easily reachable and provide straightforward access to the M5, so residents commonly commute for work while maintaining a neighbourhood feel.
Postcode districts covering St. Loyes
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 1.6 miles
- Torquay 16.2 miles
- Paignton 19.4 miles
- Newton Abbot 14.4 miles
- Exmouth 7 miles
- Tiverton 12.6 miles
- Teignmouth 11.3 miles
- Brixham 22.8 miles
- Sidmouth 10.7 miles
- Honiton 13.4 miles
- Kingsteignton 12.5 miles
- Dawlish 9.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Heavitree Ward 1.1 miles
- Priory Ward 1.2 miles
- Pinhoe Ward 1.3 miles
- Clyst St. Mary Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Sowton Parish 1.5 miles
- Clyst Honiton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Mincinglake and Whipton Ward 1.6 miles
- Exeter Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Clyst Valley Ward 1.6 miles
- Newtown and St. Leonard's Ward 1.8 miles
- Clyst St. George Parish 2 miles
- West Clyst Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in St. Loyes
EX2 7TJ, EX2 5PY, EX2 7EY, EX2 7RY, EX2 7RE, EX2 5RD, EX2 5RT, EX2 7WP, EX2 5RZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 3 miles
- Cardiff Airport 47.3 miles
- Digby and Sowton Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Polsloe Bridge Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Exeter Coach Station 2.1 miles
Hotels in St. Loyes Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park 4
- Holiday Inn Express Exeter East 3
- Blue Ball Inn
- Premier Inn Exeter - M5 J29 3
- Travelodge Exeter M5 3
Schools in St. Loyes
- Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Primary
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Peter's C of E Aided School Secondary
- Woodwater Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Bishops Court Estate 1.3 miles
- St James Park Stadium 2.1 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 2.4 miles
- University of Exeter University 2.7 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 3.1 miles
- Killerton Estate 5.7 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 7.4 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 7.9 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 16.3 miles