Area Info for Offwell (Devon)

Overview of Offwell, Devon

Offwell is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is situated within the district of East Devon and is known for its rural charm and scenic countryside. The village is part of the civil parish of Offwell, which encompasses surrounding rural areas and farmland.

Location and Geography

Offwell lies approximately 3 miles south of the town of Honiton and about 10 miles east of Exeter. The area is characterised by rolling hills, woodland, and farmland, offering picturesque views and a tranquil environment. The nearby Offwell Woods and Offwell Nature Reserve provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, birdwatching, and nature exploration.

History and Heritage

The village has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. Offwell is known for its traditional rural architecture, including farmhouses and cottages built from local materials. The village has maintained its historical charm and retains a sense of its agricultural heritage.

Local Amenities and Community

Offwell is a small community with limited amenities within the village itself. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The village hosts a parish church, which serves as a focal point for community gatherings and religious services. There is also an active local community involved in events and conservation efforts.

Natural Attractions and Conservation

The surrounding natural environment is a significant feature of Offwell. The Offwell Nature Reserve is managed by the Woodland Trust and offers walking trails, wildlife habitats, and educational activities. Offwell Woods is a popular spot for outdoor recreation, supporting diverse flora and fauna.

Transport Links

Offwell is accessible by rural roads connecting it to larger towns and cities in Devon. Public transport options are limited, so most residents and visitors rely on private vehicles. The nearest railway station is in Honiton, providing connections to Exeter and beyond.
Education
School
Offwell Church of England Primary School0.24 miles
Offwell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9SA
Littletown Primary Academy2.05 miles
Honiton Bottom Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2EG
Honiton Primary School2.17 miles
Clapper Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QF
Farway Church of England Primary School2.23 miles
Church Green, Farway, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6EQ
Honiton Community College2.27 miles
School Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QT
Shute Community Primary School3.85 miles
Haddon Road, Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7QR
Awliscombe Church of England Primary School3.96 miles
Awliscombe, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3PJ
Colyton Primary School4.52 miles
The Butts, West Street, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6NU
Stockland Church of England Primary Academy4.63 miles
Stockland, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9EF
Kilmington Primary School4.98 miles
School Lane, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RG
Colyton Grammar School5.21 miles
Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN
Membury Primary Academy5.68 miles
Membury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AF
Sidbury Church of England Primary School5.73 miles
Church Street, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0SB
Musbury Primary School5.79 miles
Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8BB
Upottery Primary School5.83 miles
Upottery, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9QT
Feniton Church of England Primary School5.91 miles
Station Road, Feniton, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3EA
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Honiton2.17 miles
121 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS
Seaton Hospital6.09 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster6.31 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Sidmouth7.50 miles
Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9YL
Lyme NHS Clinical Services9.50 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)10.35 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Chard Dental Access Centre10.67 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare10.67 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health12.00 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1AP
Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health12.08 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE
Chime Social Enterprise - Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health12.08 miles
Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE
Daat Exeter Airport12.51 miles
Air Support Base, Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD
Wellington Medical Centre13.60 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Woodbury Surgery13.63 miles
The Surgery, Fulford Way, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1NZ
The Lodge (Evergreen)13.86 miles
Lodge Close, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JN
Trust Hq14.74 miles
Unit 3/4, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HY
GP
Honiton Surgery1.98 miles
Honiton Surgery (Ward partnership), Marlpits Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY
The Surgery. Marlpits Road. Honiton1.98 miles
The Surgery (Seamark Practice), Marlpits Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice4.68 miles
Grove Hill, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6ET
Dunkeswell5.79 miles
Culme Way, Dunkeswell, Devon, EX14 4JP
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice5.95 miles
148 Harepath Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2DU
Townsend House Medical Practice6.24 miles
49 Harepath Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2RY
Axminster Medical Practice6.36 miles
St Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AG
Coleridge Medical Centre6.55 miles
Canaan Way, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1EQ
Walrond Medical Centre6.60 miles
Fore Street, Beer, Devon, EX12 3EE
Sidford Surgery6.80 miles
Church Street, Sidford, Devon, EX10 9RL
Churchinford8.34 miles
Fairfield Green, Churchinford, Somerset, TA3 7RR
Sidmouth Health Centre8.37 miles
Blackmore Drive, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8ET
Coleridge Medical Centre Newton Poppleford Branch Surgery9.00 miles
Roberts Way, Newton Poppleford, Devon, EX10 0SP
Coleridge Medical Centre Sandfords Surgery9.37 miles
Church Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2TS
Hemyock9.48 miles
The Surgery, Station Road, Hemyock, Devon, Devon, EX15 3SF
LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE9.50 miles
Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Hospital
Honiton Hospital1.92 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Seaton Hospital6.09 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Axminster Community Hospital6.48 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Ottery St Mary Hospital6.91 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Sidmouth Hospital8.37 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Chard Community Hospital10.36 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Budleigh Salterton Hospital13.21 miles
East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF
Wellington Community Hospital13.62 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Exeter Community Hospital15.34 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Musgrove Park Hospital15.59 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Exmouth Hospital16.08 miles
Claremont Grove, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2JN
Crewkerne Community Hospital16.44 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)16.56 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Wonford House Hospital16.57 miles
Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Bridport Community Hospital16.66 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital16.66 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy1.98 miles
The Honiton Group Surgery, Marlpits Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY
Boots2.12 miles
70 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PD
Boots2.19 miles
123 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1HR
Tesco Stores Limited2.53 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Battishorne Way, Sidmouth Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2XD
Colyton Pharmacy Ltd4.54 miles
Market Place, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6JS
Lloydspharmacy5.95 miles
Seaton & Colyton Med Prac, 148 Harepath Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2DU
Boots6.36 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AP
Morton's Pharmacy6.38 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN
Boots6.39 miles
3-5 Broad Street, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1BT
Lloydspharmacy6.44 miles
43 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2RB
Beer Pharmacy6.46 miles
Fore Street, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3JJ
Ac Coates Appliance Pharmacy6.47 miles
2 Greenpark Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX13 3PJ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.55 miles
Canaan Way, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1EQ
Tesco Stores Limited6.59 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Holiday Park, Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2PB
Lloydspharmacy6.80 miles
Church Street, Sidford, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9RL
Boots7.66 miles
2 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9UU
Leisure
Park
FARWAY3.13 miles
COMBE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.39 miles
KNAPP COPSE3.44 miles
HOLYFORD WOODS5.04 miles
COLYFORD COMMON5.68 miles
BLACKDOWN HILLS6.07 miles
SEATON MARSHES6.24 miles
CADHAY (Grade II Listed)6.72 miles
FIRE BEACON HILL7.28 miles
TRINITY HILL7.39 miles
ROUSDON (Grade II Listed)8.24 miles
AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS8.52 miles
DORSET AND EAST DEVON COAST8.80 miles
CONNAUGHT GARDENS (Grade II Listed)8.88 miles
OTTERHEAD LAKES9.21 miles
WEST DORSET9.69 miles
Shop
Groceries
Budgens High St, Honiton2.14 miles
88-90 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1JW
Iceland Honiton2.21 miles
Lace Walk, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LR
Co-op Honiton2.24 miles
Honiton, EX14 1LR
Tesco Honiton (Superstore)2.54 miles
Battishorne Way, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2XD
ALDI Exeter Road2.74 miles
Honiton, EX14 1AZ
SPAR Honiton2.76 miles
Spar Honiton Garage, Turks Head Lane, Devon, EX14 1BQ
Lidl Honiton2.87 miles
Heathpark Service Station, Honiton, EX14 1SG
Colyton Stores4.54 miles
Pretoria House, Colyton Devon EX24 6JR
SPAR Colyton4.55 miles
Spar, The Folletts, Devon, EX24 6JR
Londis Kilmington Cross Services Ltd4.94 miles
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB
SPAR Axminster5.62 miles
Musbury Garage Ltd, Spar Marlborough Road, Devon, EX13 8AX
Highfield Stores5.79 miles
unit 5 Culme Way, Dunkeswell Honiton Devon EX14 4JP
Londis Woodfield Stores5.81 miles
4/6 Primrose Way, Seaton, EX12 2UR
Londis Woodfield Stores5.81 miles
4/6 Primrose Way, Devon, EX12 2UR
SPAR Feniton6.13 miles
Spar, 13 Winchester Close, Devon, EX14 3EX
Co-op Seaton6.25 miles
Seaton, EX12 2RU
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport12.35 miles
Cardiff International Airport43.09 miles
Bus Stop
Post Office (W)0.22 miles
Post Office (E)0.23 miles
Church (N)0.25 miles
Church (E)0.26 miles
Windmill Garage (W)0.72 miles
Mount Pleasant (E)0.79 miles
White Hart Inn (W)1.05 miles
White Hart Inn (E)1.06 miles
Home Farm Hotel (E)1.30 miles
Home Farm Hotel (W)1.30 miles
Copper Castle (SE)1.61 miles
Copper Castle (NW)1.62 miles
Copper Castle (SE)1.62 miles
Pine Park Road (W)1.64 miles
Pine Park Road (E)1.64 miles
Waterleat Avenue (NE)1.67 miles
Ferry Port
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing15.82 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing15.84 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing15.96 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing16.46 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing16.95 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing17.20 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing22.96 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing23.18 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal25.49 miles
Torquay - North Quay28.11 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon28.14 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage31.34 miles
Brixham Ferry Landing31.38 miles
Minehead Harbour32.76 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal32.86 miles
Greenway House Ferry Landing34.15 miles
Railway Station
Honiton Rail Station1.96 miles
Axminster Rail Station6.13 miles
Feniton Rail Station6.16 miles
Whimple Rail Station9.26 miles
Cranbrook Rail Station12.32 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station13.01 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station14.60 miles
Digby & Sowton Rail Station15.24 miles
Newcourt Rail Station15.43 miles
Exton Rail Station15.46 miles
Lympstone Commando Rail Station15.56 miles
Topsham Rail Station15.62 miles
Lympstone Village Rail Station15.77 miles
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station16.09 miles
Taunton Rail Station16.44 miles
Exmouth Rail Station16.45 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX14 9S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment292
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
ROOKERY COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£580,000
2024-07-31
semidetached
freehold
SLOWPOOL FARM (LOT B)
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£76,000
2024-06-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOOPERS FARM
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£750,000
2022-03-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-05-23   £355,000
GOOSE HILL
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£674,850
2019-09-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-05-31   £730,000
THE ORCHARD
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£580,000
2019-04-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-09-10   £491,000
NORTHCOMBE FARM
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SP		£674,000
2018-11-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
1 COLWELL COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SP		£358,000
2018-08-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-01-23   £272,650
Sold 1995-05-15   £78,000
THATCH COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£435,000
2018-04-11
detached
freehold
OFFWELL COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£688,000
2017-10-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-10-28   £570,000
OVERMEAD
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£381,000
2017-10-24
detached
freehold
BARNFIELD
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£300,000
2017-02-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
WHITE ROCK
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SW		£370,000
2016-07-15
detached
freehold
HOOPERS COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£445,000
2016-03-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-06-22   £190,000
BAGWELLS COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£690,000
2015-09-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-08-05   £279,000
HIGHFIELD HOUSE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£550,000
2015-03-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-06-10   £582,500
Sold 1995-01-20   £185,000
THE HIGHLANDS
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£515,000
2013-07-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-09-01   £416,000
Sold 1998-08-19   £235,000
Sold 1995-06-22   £60,000
SPRING COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SW		£675,000
2013-03-04
detached
freehold
OLD RECTORY
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£1,185,000
2012-01-10
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-04-06   £550,000
FERN COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£212,000
2010-08-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-15   £212,500
COLWELL BARTON (THE GRANARY)
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£500,000
2009-10-16
detached
freehold
KENHILL
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SN		£490,000
2009-07-20
detached
freehold
STOATHAY
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£470,000
2006-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-09-06   £137,000
Sold 1995-07-07   £107,000
KENHILL CROFT
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SN		£445,000
2006-05-31
detached
freehold
THREE CORNERS
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£436,000
2005-06-03
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-04-09   £115,000
PINESBROOK
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£256,000
2003-08-19
detached
freehold
BECKSIDE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SL		£227,500
2003-02-21
detached
freehold
2 COLWELL COTTAGE
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SP		£112,500
2000-03-03
semidetached
freehold
BETHLEHEM FARM
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SR		£255,000
1997-06-30
detached
freehold
SUMMERDOWN BUNGALOW
OFFWELL
HONITON
DEVON
EX14 9SS		£95,000
1996-05-03
detached
freehold
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