Upper Culm is a largely rural ward in Mid Devon, Devon, occupying part of the gentle Culm valley. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows, small woodlands and the ribbon of the River Culm, with clusters of stone-built villages and hamlets linked by narrow lanes and public footpaths popular with walkers and cyclists.
Local life revolves around agriculture, small businesses and community institutions such as parish churches, village halls and pubs, while a modest tourist trade brings visitors seeking quiet countryside stays. Historic buildings and traces of former small-scale industry give a sense of layered history, and many residents commute to nearby towns such as Tiverton and Exeter, keeping the ward socially active despite its rural character.
Postcode districts covering Upper Culm
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 17.9 miles
- Taunton 9.5 miles
- Bridgwater 18.2 miles
- Exmouth 20.7 miles
- Tiverton 9.9 miles
- Bridport 25 miles
- Chard 12.8 miles
- Chard Town 13.1 miles
- Sidmouth 15.5 miles
- Minehead 22.5 miles
- Honiton 8.5 miles
- Dawlish 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hemyock Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Culmstock Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Clayhidon Parish 2.5 miles
- Sampford Arundel Parish 3.4 miles
- Wellington Without Parish 3.5 miles
- Sheldon Parish 3.5 miles
- Burlescombe Parish 3.9 miles
- Dunkeswell Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Rockwell Green Built-up area 4 miles
- Uffculme Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Lower Culm Ward 4.3 miles
- Westleigh Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Upper Culm
EX15 3TQ, EX15 3UY, EX15 3QJ, TA21 9QX, EX15 3FP, EX15 3LJ, EX15 3HF, EX15 2HU, EX15 3QN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 14.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 33.6 miles
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 5 miles
- Honiton Railway Station 8.5 miles
- Taunton Bus Station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Upper Culm Ad
- Lakeview Manor 4 4.1 miles
- Beambridge Inn 3.8 miles
- Padbrook Park 3 8.1 miles
- Days Inn Taunton 3 6 miles
- The Corner House Hotel 3 9 miles
- Castle Hotel 4 9.3 miles
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 9.6 miles
- The Great Western Hotel 3 9.7 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 9.3 miles
- Taunton Town House 3 9.3 miles
Schools in Upper Culm
- Culmstock Primary School Primary
- Hemyock Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 2 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 9.5 miles
- Killerton Estate 12.5 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles
- Halswell House Country house 14.8 miles
- Halswell Estate 14.9 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 15.1 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 15.2 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 15.4 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 15.4 miles