Area Info for Merton (Devon)

Merton, Devon, UK

Merton is a small rural village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated within the district of Teignbridge, known for its picturesque countryside and traditional English village atmosphere.

Geography and Location

The village of Merton is positioned near the River Teign and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. It is approximately 4 miles southwest of Newton Abbot and about 10 miles from Exeter, making it accessible while maintaining its tranquil rural character.

History and Heritage

Merton has a history that dates back several centuries, with its origins linked to agricultural communities. The village features traditional architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. It is part of the historic landscape of Devon, with local records indicating its longstanding presence in the region.

Community and Amenities

The village is small and primarily residential, with limited amenities within Merton itself. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The community is known for its peaceful environment and close-knit atmosphere.

Natural Environment

Merton benefits from its scenic surroundings, with access to walking trails and countryside views. The area is popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the Devon countryside.

Transport

Transport links are limited within the village, but it is accessible by road. The nearest railway stations are in Newton Abbot and Exeter, providing connections to larger cities and other parts of the UK.
Education
School
The Clinton Church of England Primary School0.23 miles
Merton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3EQ
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School2.37 miles
Beaford, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8LJ
Dolton Church of England Primary School2.59 miles
The Square, Dolton, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8QF
Marland School3.15 miles
Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8QQ
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School4.63 miles
Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU
Great Torrington School4.80 miles
Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Hatherleigh Community Primary School4.97 miles
South Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3JB
Shebbear College5.12 miles
Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HJ
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit5.13 miles
Langtree, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8NF
Highampton Community Primary School5.39 miles
Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5LE
Shebbear Community School5.56 miles
Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5SG
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School5.65 miles
Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5PU
High Bickington Church of England Primary School6.80 miles
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AY
Monkleigh Primary School6.94 miles
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY
Winkleigh Primary School6.96 miles
Farmer Frank`s Lane, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JQ
Burrington Church of England Controlled Primary School7.39 miles
Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9JG
Health
Clinic
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)10.00 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Fernwood Resource Centre10.04 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford10.10 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Bideford Daddon Court10.27 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton11.17 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
Holsworthy Link Centre12.51 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Litchdon Medical Centre12.59 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Riverside12.99 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale12.99 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple13.28 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Barnstaple Health Centre13.43 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
South Molton Health Centre14.43 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Caen Health Centre15.28 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Stratton Community Clinic18.86 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic18.86 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Stratton Hospital18.91 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
GP
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 4.66 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Castle Gardens Surgery4.67 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE4.70 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Blake House Surgery5.67 miles
Bowhay Close, Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QE
Beech House Surgery 5.78 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY6.85 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Winkleigh Branch Surgery6.93 miles
15 Southernhay, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JH
Wallingbrook Health Centre9.71 miles
Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL
Clarence Wharf 9.94 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre10.13 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Devonshire House10.69 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Okement Surgery11.10 miles
Okehampton Hospital, Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE11.30 miles
East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AY
Northam Surgery11.48 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Holsworthy Doctors12.20 miles
Holsworthy Medical Centre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6GH
Fremington Medical Centre12.46 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Hospital
Torrington Hospital4.82 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Bideford Hospital10.20 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Okehampton Hospital11.10 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Holsworthy Hospital12.21 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
North Devon District Hospital14.07 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
South Molton Hospital14.14 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Stratton Hospital18.86 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Crediton Hospital19.62 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Moretonhampstead Hospital21.36 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Launceston General Hospital21.50 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital21.74 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Tavistock Community Hospital23.86 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Tiverton and District Hospital26.24 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Franklyn Community Hospital26.79 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital27.25 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Heavitree Hospital27.82 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy4.75 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Lloydspharmacy9.94 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
The Co-Operative Pharmacy10.07 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Boots10.07 miles
2 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Lloydspharmacy10.13 miles
Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3AF
Asda Stores Ltd10.20 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, ., EX39 3QU
North Tawton Pharmacy10.71 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Lloydspharmacy11.20 miles
31-32 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HB
Boots11.20 miles
27-28 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HB
Boots11.48 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Arnolds Pharmacy12.09 miles
21 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF
Boots12.18 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Boots12.20 miles
Holsworthy Healthcentre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6GH
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd12.21 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Lloydspharmacy12.56 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Lloydspharmacy12.57 miles
2-3 The Square, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DL
Leisure
Park
BEAFORD2.22 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)5.15 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE9.53 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)9.74 miles
KENWITH VALLEY10.58 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)10.93 miles
OCKMENT11.13 miles
SIMMONS PARK (Grade II Listed)11.49 miles
OLD TOWN PARK11.72 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS12.36 miles
FREMINGTON12.71 miles
ROADFORD LAKE12.71 miles
WOOD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)12.82 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)13.58 miles
DUNSDON13.89 miles
BLACK-A-TOR COPSE14.56 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis The Bakery Stores2.59 miles
The Square, Winkleigh, EX19 8HJ
Church Street Stores2.63 miles
Church Street, Dolton Devon EX19 8QE
Co-op Torrington4.73 miles
Torrington, EX38 8AA
SPAR Torrington4.75 miles
13, High Street, Devon, EX38 8HN
Budgens Great Torrington4.78 miles
Barley Grove Service Station, New Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EJ
Co-op Okehampton4.94 miles
Hatherleigh, EX20 3HY
Lidl Torrington4.97 miles
New Street, Torrington, EX38 8BX
Bridge Street Garage5.04 miles
Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA
Tesco Bideford (Superstore)9.73 miles
Manteo Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AJ
Londis Johns Of Appledore10.00 miles
6 & 7 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 1QS
SPAR Bideford10.04 miles
Spar Blights Motors, Handy Cross, Devon, EX39 3ET
Co-op Bideford10.08 miles
Bideford, EX39 2JT
ALDI Atlantic Park Way10.20 miles
Bideford, EX39 3FR
Lidl Bideford10.20 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39
M&S Atlantic Village Bideford Outlet10.20 miles
Unit 24 Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
ASDA Bideford10.24 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport31.68 miles
Plymouth City Airport32.37 miles
Swansea Airport49.23 miles
Bus Stop
Clinton Terrace (SW)0.04 miles
Clinton Terrace (NE)0.04 miles
Square (S)0.12 miles
Square (N)0.12 miles
Square (S)0.13 miles
Square (N)0.13 miles
Tarka Trail ()1.20 miles
Tarka Trail (W)1.22 miles
Broadmead (E)1.33 miles
Broadmead (W)1.33 miles
Winscott Lodge (SE)1.97 miles
Chapel Close (N)1.98 miles
Winscott Lodge (NW)1.99 miles
Farm (S)2.21 miles
Farm (N)2.21 miles
Bus Shelter (NW)2.35 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing10.07 miles
Instow Ferry Landing11.74 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing12.04 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing22.15 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing30.85 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing30.88 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing30.91 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing31.01 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing31.62 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing33.71 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing34.86 miles
Minehead Harbour35.04 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing35.42 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing35.48 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal35.75 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal35.85 miles
Railway Station
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station7.77 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station8.81 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station8.82 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station9.23 miles
Eggesford Rail Station9.58 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station10.46 miles
Okehampton Rail Station11.73 miles
Lapford Rail Station12.59 miles
Barnstaple Rail Station12.75 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station14.45 miles
Copplestone Rail Station15.85 miles
Yeoford Rail Station17.84 miles
Crediton Rail Station20.89 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station23.35 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station26.44 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station26.51 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX20 3E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment396
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, MALT SCOOP COTTAGES
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3EA		£267,500
2024-07-01
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-01-30   £225,000
Sold 2015-08-28   £217,500
Sold 2011-04-21   £192,000
Sold 2006-11-10   £160,000
21, TARKA VIEW
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3FX		£111,623
2024-01-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£200,000
2023-12-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-05-25   £132,000
ACORNS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£430,000
2023-12-01
detached
freehold
FURZEDON
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£725,000
2022-11-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£300,000
2022-09-23
terraced
freehold
Sold 2016-11-25   £190,000
2, MALT SCOOP COTTAGES
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3EA		£200,000
2022-07-29
terraced
freehold
OLD CHAPEL COTTAGE
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DH		£470,000
2022-07-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-12-02   £300,000
Sold 2014-07-11   £297,500
Sold 2010-08-18   £280,000
BAROMETER WORLD
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£180,000
2022-03-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
SANDFORD
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£760,000
2021-09-29
detached
freehold
LITTLE COTT
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£75,000
2021-09-20
terraced
freehold
MOWHAY
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£380,000
2021-02-11
detached
freehold
THE OLD VINEYARD
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£650,000
2020-12-17
detached
freehold
COTT
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£295,000
2020-09-18
semidetached
freehold
CHERRY COTTAGE
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£247,500
2020-01-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
PINECROFT
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£275,000
2019-07-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 2014-04-16   £250,000
13, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£155,000
2019-03-28
semidetached
freehold
2, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£185,000
2019-02-12
terraced
freehold
12, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£155,000
2019-01-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-06-16   £145,000
Sold 2015-10-30   £121,000
VIEWFIELD
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3EA		£1,000,001
2018-03-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
15, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£180,000
2017-12-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-11-12   £150,000
MALT SCOOP INN
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3EA		£30,000
2017-06-05
otherPropertyType
leasehold
BOUNSELLS (BRAMBLE)
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£300,500
2015-12-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-10-08   £328,000
MYRTLE COTTAGE
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£229,950
2014-08-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-08-12   £136,000
14, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£140,000
2014-06-12
semidetached
freehold
18, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£155,000
2012-09-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-05-07   £155,000
2, TYTHECOMBE LAKE COTTAGES
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DQ		£220,000
2011-12-16
terraced
freehold
CONKERS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£250,000
2011-09-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-12-17   £270,000
LITTLE POTHERIDGE COTTAGE
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DW		£297,500
2011-07-21
detached
freehold
8, CLINTON GARDENS
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DP		£125,000
2009-07-31
terraced
freehold
BOWDEN PARK COTTAGE
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£375,000
2008-07-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-04-13   £250,000
SHEPHERDS COURT
MERTON
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 3DS		£265,000
2007-08-24
semidetached
freehold
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