Northlew

Parish in West Devon, Devon, England

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

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Northlew

EX20 3PU, EX20 3NH, EX20 4LF, EX20 3NW, EX20 3NG, EX20 3NQ, EX20 3NS, EX20 3PW, EX20 3LY … 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

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