Northlew

Coordinates:	50.771, -4.125
OS grid ref:	SX 50 98
Dialling code:	01837 (Okehampton)

Northlew is a small rural village and civil parish in West Devon, Devon, in the south‑west of England. Set among rolling farmland near the northern edge of Dartmoor, it combines hedged fields, stone cottages and quiet lanes with easy access to moorland scenery and waymarked footpaths.

Historically agricultural, the village retains a strong community spirit centred on its parish church, village hall and local amenities; farming and small rural businesses remain important while some residents commute to nearby market towns. Visitors value Northlew for its traditional Devon architecture, peaceful walking routes and the sense of an active, close‑knit rural community.

Postcode districts covering Northlew

Most populated places nearby

Barnstaple 21.4 miles
Bideford 17.4 miles
Tavistock 15.6 miles

Neighbouring places

Northlew Built-up area 0.1 miles
Beaworthy Parish 1.6 miles
Highampton Parish 3.4 miles
Inwardleigh Parish 3.5 miles
Bratton Clovelly Parish 3.7 miles
Halwill Junction Built-up area 3.8 miles
Halwill Parish 4.2 miles
Okehampton North Ward 4.2 miles
Hatherleigh Built-up area 4.3 miles
Black Torrington Parish 4.4 miles
Jacobstowe Parish 4.8 miles
Germansweek Parish 5 miles

Example postcodes in Northlew

EX20 3PR, EX20 3BT, EX20 3NQ, EX20 3NF, EX20 3BU, EX20 3PH, EX20 3BH, EX20 3ND, EX20 3LZ … See all

Transport links

Exeter International Airport 31.2 miles
Newquay Cornwall Airport 44.5 miles
Meldon Railway Station 5.7 miles
Okehampton Railway Station 6.2 miles

Hotels near Northlew Ad

Half Moon Inn 4.7 miles
The Tors 8 miles
The Fox & Hounds Hotel 7.8 miles

Schools in Northlew

Northlew and Ashbury Parochial C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

Brightley Priory Historic site 6.1 miles
Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.9 miles
Hingston Down Hill 18 miles
Bude Haven Harbour 19.8 miles
Millook Haven Harbour 19.8 miles