Okehampton North
Ward in West Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.76, -4.03 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 56 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01837 (Okehampton) |
Okehampton North sits on the northern edge of the market town of Okehampton in the district of West Devon, Devon, England, taking in residential suburbs, some rural fringe and easy access to the open moorland of Dartmoor. The ward benefits from its riverside setting beside the River Okement and proximity to landmarks such as Okehampton Castle, which give it a strong sense of local history and good opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation.
Economically and socially it combines agriculture and small independent businesses with an increasing number of commuters using the improved rail link to Exeter, while a lively community life - markets, clubs and voluntary groups - helps knit together a mixed population of families and older residents. The result is a semi-rural ward that feels rooted in traditional Devon character but increasingly connected to the regional economy.
Postcode districts covering Okehampton North
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Newton Abbot 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Barnstaple 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Bideford 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Tavistock 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Kingsteignton 23.8 miles38.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Inwardleigh Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Okehampton Hamlets Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Okehampton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Jacobstowe Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Okehampton South Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Exbourne Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Sampford Courtenay Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Belstone Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Northlew Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Sticklepath Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Hatherleigh Built-up area 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Sourton Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Okehampton North
EX20 3FT, EX20 1HA, EX20 1AW, EX20 1LW, EX20 1ER, EX20 1NU, EX20 1GP, EX20 1EU, EX20 1BS … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 27 miles43.4 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 47.7 miles76.8 km
- Okehampton Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Meldon Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Okehampton North Ad
- The Tors 4 miles6.4 km
- Half Moon Inn 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Gidleigh Park 5 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Fox & Hounds Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
Schools in Okehampton North
- Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 1.8 miles3 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Hingston Down Hill 19 miles30.6 km