Area Info for Ashburton (Devon)

Ashburton, Devon, UK

Ashburton is a historic market town located in Devon, England, situated on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park. Known for its charming streets, traditional architecture, and vibrant community, Ashburton has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The town is approximately 15 miles northwest of Exeter and is well-connected by local roads, making it accessible for visitors and residents alike.

History and Heritage

Ashburton has long been a centre for agriculture and trade. Its historic core features buildings dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, including the Church of St. Andrew, which is a prominent landmark with medieval origins. The town's market tradition continues today, with regular markets that reflect its longstanding commercial heritage.

Geography and Location

Located near the southern boundary of Dartmoor, Ashburton offers scenic views and access to outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horseback riding. Its proximity to Dartmoor makes it a popular base for exploring the moorland landscape and enjoying outdoor pursuits.

Community and Culture

The town has a lively community with numerous local events, festivals, and markets held throughout the year. It features a variety of shops, cafes, pubs, and art galleries that contribute to its welcoming atmosphere. Ashburton also hosts cultural activities, including art exhibitions and community gatherings.

Economy and Local Industry

The local economy is driven by tourism, agriculture, and small businesses. The markets and local shops attract visitors and support local artisans and producers. Efforts are made to preserve the town’s historic character while encouraging sustainable development.

Attractions and Activities

Visitors can enjoy exploring the historic town centre, visiting the local museum, and walking in the surrounding Dartmoor landscape. Outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding are popular. The town’s markets and festivals also offer a taste of local culture and craftsmanship.
Education
School
Sands School0.93 miles
48 East Street, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7AX
Ashburton Primary School0.98 miles
Whistley Hill, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DW
South Dartmoor Community College1.18 miles
Balland Lane, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EW
Atrium Studio School1.18 miles
Balland Lane, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EW
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast2.21 miles
Buckfast Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EA
Buckfastleigh Primary School2.87 miles
Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD
Landscove Church of England Primary School3.21 miles
Landscove, Nr Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7LY
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary4.14 miles
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7TB
Ilsington Church of England Primary School4.33 miles
Ilsington, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9RE
Broadhempston Village Primary School4.44 miles
Broadhempston, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6BL
Blackpool Church of England Primary School4.74 miles
Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JB
South Devon Steiner School4.79 miles
Hood Manor, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6AB
Denbury Primary School4.97 miles
West Street, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6DP
St Christophers School5.14 miles
Mount Barton, Staverton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6PF
School for Inspiring Talents5.37 miles
The Growing Rooms, Seale Hayne, Howton Lane, Newton Abbott, Devon, TQ12 6NQ
Dartington Church of England Primary School5.71 miles
Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JU
Health
Clinic
Leatside Surgery7.14 miles
Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA
Leatside Practice7.14 miles
Leatside Surgery, Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Newton Abbott7.20 miles
16 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2EF
Sonarcare Limited HQ7.28 miles
Peplows Chartered Accountants, Moorgate House, King Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2LG
Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice8.44 miles
The Health Centre, School Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5DJ
Kingskerswell Health Centre8.44 miles
School Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5DJ
James House9.91 miles
Little Hill, Exeter Road, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0DD
Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care NHS Trust HQ9.93 miles
Bay House, Unit 2, Riviera Park, Nicholson Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7TD
Cavanna House9.93 miles
Unit 1, Nicholson Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7TD
Westbrooke Grange Hospital10.59 miles
Lummaton Cross, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8ET
Palm Tree Home Care Limited10.61 miles
79 Upper Manor Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2TH
Chelston Hall Surgery10.68 miles
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HW
Torbay Pharmaceutical10.73 miles
Wilkins Drive, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7FG
Mayfield Medical Centre10.78 miles
37 Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5LA
Chadwell Opmh10.80 miles
Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DW
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Paignton)10.82 miles
73 Hyde Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BP
GP
The Surgery. Ashburton1.06 miles
The Surgery, Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
Buckfastleigh Medical Centre2.83 miles
Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DE
Ipplepen Health Centre6.11 miles
Silver Street, Ipplepen, Devon, TQ12 5QA
Riverside Surgery6.52 miles
Le Molay Littry Way, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9QP
Leatside Surgery7.14 miles
Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA
Albany Surgery7.21 miles
Albany Surgery, Grace House, Scott Close, East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1GJ
The Cricketfield Surgery. Newton Abbot7.27 miles
Cricketfield Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AS
The Health Centre7.28 miles
Plymouth Road, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9HT
Devon Square Surgery. Newton Abbot7.37 miles
44 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2HH
Catherine House Surgery7.45 miles
New Walk, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HA
Kingsteignton Medical Practice7.91 miles
Whiteway Road, Kingsteignton, Devon, TQ12 3HN
Buckland Surgery. Newton Abbot8.13 miles
1 Raleigh Road, Buckland, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4HG
Kingskerswell Health Centre8.44 miles
School Road, Kingskerswell, Devon, TQ12 5DJ
Catherine House Surgery9.24 miles
St Peters Church, Harbertonford, Devon, TQ9 7TA
Chudleigh Health Centre9.51 miles
Market Way, Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0JT
Tower House Surgery9.52 miles
Market Way, Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0HL
Hospital
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital1.06 miles
9-15 Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital6.76 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Newton Abbot Community Hospital7.14 miles
West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2TS
Totnes Community Hospital7.25 miles
Coronation Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5GH
Moretonhampstead Hospital9.68 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Torbay Hospital9.98 miles
Lowes Bridge, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA
Mount Stuart Hospital10.63 miles
St. Vincents Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4UP
Paignton Community Hospital10.68 miles
Church Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3AG
Teignmouth Community Hospital11.62 miles
Mill Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9BQ
Lee Mill Hospital12.31 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Dawlish Community Hospital13.69 miles
Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9DH
Brixham Community Hospital14.58 miles
Greenswood Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HW
Dartmouth Community Hospital14.61 miles
South Embankment, Mansion House Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BD
South Hams Hospital16.09 miles
Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AT
Franklyn Community Hospital16.42 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital16.64 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.78 miles
8 North Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7QD
Boots2.79 miles
47-48 Fore Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AA
Lloydspharmacy6.52 miles
Riverside Surgery, Le Molay-Littry Way, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9QP
Lloydspharmacy6.54 miles
Ground Floor Fountain Crt, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AD
Asda Stores Ltd6.98 miles
Highweek Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1TG
South Brent Pharmacy7.11 miles
6 Church Street, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9AB
Boots7.11 miles
34-38 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2DT
Boots7.14 miles
Leatside Health Centre, Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA
Superdrug Pharmacy7.24 miles
Unit 2, Former Hospital Site, East Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PT
Morrisons Pharmacy7.30 miles
Coronation Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DF
Boots7.31 miles
2-4 Gladstone Place, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AW
Boots7.32 miles
59 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.37 miles
42 Devon Square, Devon, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.38 miles
28 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DX
Sainsburys Pharmacy7.85 miles
Sainsburys Store, Penn Inn, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1BN
Boots7.91 miles
Unit 2 Greenhill Way Retail Park, Newton Abbott, Devon, TQ12 3SB
Leisure
Park
RIVER DART0.74 miles
THE ITALIAN GARDEN AT GREAT AMBROOK (Grade II Listed)5.85 miles
DARTINGTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.95 miles
EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS6.10 miles
BOVEY HEATHFIELD6.14 miles
STOVER PARK (Grade II Listed)6.38 miles
STOVER6.38 miles
CHURCHILLS6.69 miles
JETTY MARSH7.36 miles
DARTMOOR7.39 miles
DECOY7.42 miles
DECOY COUNTRY PARK7.45 miles
ALLER BROOK7.99 miles
HACKNEY MARSHES8.10 miles
SHARPHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)8.87 miles
COCKINGTON9.16 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Ashburton0.80 miles
Spar, 1 North Street, Devon, TQ13 7QJ
Co-op Ashburton0.81 miles
Ashburton, TQ13 7QD
Co-op Buckfastleigh2.80 miles
Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0AB
Co-op Newton Abbot5.46 miles
Trago Mills, TQ12 6JD
Nisa Dartington Village5.88 miles
Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JD
M&S Bovey Straights Bp6.00 miles
Newton Road, Devon, TQ12 6SJ
Co-op Newton Abbot6.02 miles
Petrol Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9DX
Co-op Ipplepen6.16 miles
Ipplepen, TQ12 5RH
SPAR Heathfield6.24 miles
Spar, 2/3 Battle Road, Devon, TQ12 6RY
Co-op Newton Abbot6.44 miles
Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF
SPAR Bovey Tracey6.54 miles
Spar, 42 Fore Street, Devon, TQ13 9AD
Tesco Newton Abbot (Express)6.60 miles
47 Fore St, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9AB
Londis Follaton Stores6.61 miles
44 Whitley Avenue, Totnes, TQ9 5FQ
ASDA Newton Abbot6.97 miles
Highweek Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1TG
South Brent Stores7.09 miles
Station Road, South Brent Devon TQ10 9BE
Iceland Newton Abbott7.09 miles
23 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QH
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport16.45 miles
Exeter International Airport21.43 miles
Bus Stop
Westabrook Avenue (E)0.49 miles
River Dart Country Park (SE)0.58 miles
River Dart Country Park (NW)0.59 miles
Town Hall (NW)0.78 miles
Town Hall (SE)0.78 miles
Bull Ring (NE)0.82 miles
Bull Ring (SW)0.82 miles
Peartree Cross (NE)0.86 miles
West End Terrace (SW)0.87 miles
Peartree Cross (S)0.87 miles
West End Terrace (NE)0.88 miles
Holne Bridge (W)0.89 miles
Holne Bridge (E)0.90 miles
Peartree Cross (W)0.90 miles
Roborough Lane (SW)0.93 miles
Home Park (NE)0.96 miles
Ferry Port
Totnes Ferry Landing7.60 miles
Torquay - North Quay11.60 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon11.69 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing11.89 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing12.09 miles
Dittisham Ferry Landing12.37 miles
Greenway House Ferry Landing12.49 miles
Kingswear Hoodown Ferry Terminal14.20 miles
Dartmouth Naval College Ferry Terminal14.28 miles
Brixham Ferry Landing14.29 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage14.31 miles
Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminal14.57 miles
Dartmouth South Embankment Ferry Terminal14.69 miles
Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal14.81 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing16.09 miles
Kingsbridge Ferry Landing16.60 miles
Railway Station
Totnes Rail Station6.97 miles
Newton Abbot Rail Station7.63 miles
Torre Rail Station10.48 miles
Ivybridge Rail Station10.58 miles
Torquay Rail Station10.90 miles
Paignton Rail Station10.92 miles
Teignmouth Rail Station12.33 miles
Dawlish Rail Station14.12 miles
Dawlish Warren Rail Station15.38 miles
Starcross Rail Station16.03 miles
Exeter St Thomas Rail Station16.96 miles
Exmouth Rail Station17.14 miles
Lympstone Village Rail Station17.35 miles
Lympstone Commando Rail Station17.49 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station17.52 miles
Okehampton Rail Station17.57 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TQ13 7J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment348
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
3, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£750,000
2023-11-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-01   £433,000
2, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£575,000
2023-10-25
detached
freehold
6, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£657,500
2023-06-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-05-16   £415,000
7, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£650,000
2023-02-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-11-23   £470,000
14, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£505,000
2022-07-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-23   £408,000
10, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£525,000
2022-06-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-03-31   £325,000
15, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£580,000
2021-09-30
detached
freehold
MELROSE, HELE CROSS
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7QX		£1,250,000
2021-02-15
detached
freehold
22, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£385,000
2020-09-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-29   £405,000
1, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£466,500
2020-09-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-06-21   £415,000
21, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£430,000
2020-06-22
detached
freehold
10
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7QU		£448,000
2020-02-19
semidetached
freehold
16, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£365,000
2019-10-07
detached
freehold
HIGHGROVE, DRUID ROAD
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7HD		£1,450,000
2019-09-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
AMBERLEY FARM
AUSEWELL
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7HF		£660,000
2019-02-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
4
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7QU		£450,000
2018-11-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-06-01   £319,500
HELE HOUSE (2)
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7NW		£575,000
2017-06-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-05-07   £350,000
HIGHER AUSEWELL (THE BARN COTTAGE)
AUSEWELL
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7HG		£280,000
2017-03-10
detached
freehold
HELE HOUSE (1)
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7NW		£750,000
2017-03-01
semidetached
freehold
20, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£355,000
2017-03-01
detached
freehold
11, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£427,500
2017-02-17
detached
freehold
23, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£425,000
2016-10-31
detached
freehold
9, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£417,000
2016-04-07
detached
freehold
HELE LINHAY
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7NW		£1,150,000
2015-08-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-09-28   £695,000
Sold 2006-09-20   £555,000
4, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£410,000
2015-08-14
detached
freehold
LENT HILL COTTAGE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7NW		£677,000
2014-08-20
detached
freehold
17, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£405,000
2014-03-28
detached
freehold
7
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7QU		£385,000
2012-08-24
semidetached
freehold
5, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£385,000
2010-08-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-04-24   £355,000
ELLESMERE, 8
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7QU		£372,000
2010-08-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-05-31   £332,500
25, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£337,500
2009-11-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-07-07   £295,000
THE DELL
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7NN		£845,000
2008-07-11
detached
freehold
27, AMBERLEY CLOSE
ASHBURTON
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JE		£387,500
2007-05-09
semidetached
freehold
12, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£360,000
2007-02-28
detached
freehold
7, OLD MANOR CLOSE
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7JF		£335,000
2006-06-02
detached
freehold
1
HOLNE CROSS
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ13 7QU		£277,000
2006-04-18
semidetached
freehold
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