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 miles2.6 km
- Torquay 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Paignton 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Newton Abbot 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Exmouth 7 miles11.3 km
- Tiverton 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Teignmouth 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Brixham 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Sidmouth 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Honiton 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Kingsteignton 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Dawlish 9.2 miles14.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Heavitree Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Priory Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Pinhoe Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Clyst St. Mary Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Sowton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Clyst Honiton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Mincinglake and Whipton Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Exeter Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Clyst Valley Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Newtown and St. Leonard's Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Clyst St. George Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- West Clyst Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in St. Loyes
EX2 5RB, EX2 5NU, EX2 7LH, EX1 3HE, EX1 3ED, EX2 7TQ, EX2 7RH, EX3 9DT, EX2 5QR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 3 miles4.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 47.3 miles76 km
- Digby and Sowton Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Polsloe Bridge Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Exeter Coach Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
Hotels in St. Loyes Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park 4
- Holiday Inn Express Exeter East 3
- Travelodge Exeter M5
- Toby Carvery Exeter M5 J30 by Innkeeper's Collection 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 miles2 km
- St James Park Stadium 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 2.4 miles3.8 km
- University of Exeter University 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 3.1 miles5 km
- Killerton Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 16.3 miles26.3 km