Area Info for Powderham (Devon)

Powderham, Devon, UK

Powderham is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is renowned for its historic castle, Powderham Castle, which is a prominent landmark in the area. The castle has been the ancestral home of the Courtenay family, the Earls of Devon, for over 600 years. It is a popular tourist attraction, offering guided tours, events, and grounds that are open to the public during certain times of the year.

Geography and Location

Powderham is situated near the River Exe, approximately 3 miles south of Exeter. Its proximity to the river and the coast makes it a scenic location with picturesque views and a tranquil environment. The village is part of the Teignbridge district and benefits from its rural charm while being close to larger towns and amenities.

Historical Significance

The history of Powderham is closely linked to Powderham Castle, which dates back to the 14th century. The castle has undergone various renovations and expansions over the centuries. It played a role in regional history and has connections to notable historical figures. The estate has also been involved in agricultural and local community activities over the years.

Attractions and Activities

Apart from the castle itself, visitors can enjoy walking around the estate, exploring the gardens, and attending various events held throughout the year, such as fairs, outdoor concerts, and seasonal celebrations. The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor activities like walking, bird watching, and enjoying the natural scenery.

Community and Economy

Powderham remains a small, close-knit community with a rural character. The local economy benefits from tourism related to Powderham Castle, as well as agriculture and small local businesses. The village maintains its traditional charm while adapting to modern tourism and leisure activities.

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School
Exminster Community Primary	1.38 miles
Exminster, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8AJ
Kenton Primary School	1.52 miles
Mamhead Road, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8LX
The New School	1.70 miles
The Avenue, Exminster, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8AT
The Topsham School	1.91 miles
Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0DN
Kenn Church of England Primary School	2.15 miles
Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7TX
Countess Wear Community School	2.52 miles
Glasshouse Lane, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7BS
Lympstone Church of England Primary School	2.73 miles
School Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5JY
Starcross Primary School	2.88 miles
New Road, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8QD
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School	2.92 miles
Clyst St George, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0RE
Wesc Foundation School	2.97 miles
Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6HA
Southbrook School	3.24 miles
Bishop Westall Road, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB
St Peter's School	3.29 miles
Harefield, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5AU
Isca	3.46 miles
Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP
Cockwood Primary School	3.52 miles
Cofton Hill, Cockwood, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8RB
Alphington Primary School	3.61 miles
Wheatsheaf Way, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8RQ
Wynstream School	3.61 miles
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AY

Clinic
The Limes Surgery	1.34 miles
Church Stile, Exminster, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8DF
Penhayes Hospital	1.63 miles
Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JB
Woodbury Surgery	3.92 miles
The Surgery, Fulford Way, Woodbury, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1NZ
Exeter Mobility Centre	3.98 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4DU
Chime Social Enterprise - Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford)	4.00 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre	4.07 miles
Mardon House, Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4UD
Trust Hq	4.25 miles
Unit 3/4, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HY
Avon House	4.26 miles
Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Exmouth	4.28 miles
8 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1PL
West Exe Children's Centre	4.60 miles
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1HL
Chime Social Enterprise - Exmouth Hospital Annexe	4.63 miles
Claremont Grove, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2JN
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Exeter)	4.72 miles
88 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HX
Exeter Medical Ltd Site	4.78 miles
Silverdown Office Park, Admiral House, Grenadier Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QF
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Exeter	4.86 miles
Unit 4, 247-248 High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PZ
Exeter (Sidwell St) Nhs Walk In Centre	4.88 miles
31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
Exeter (Sidwell Street) Nhs Walk-In Centre	4.88 miles
Unit 4, 31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN

GP
The Westbank Practice, Exminster	1.34 miles
The Limes Surgery, Church Stile, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8DF
TOPSHAM SURGERY	1.96 miles
Holman Way, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0EN
GLASSHOUSE LANE MEDICAL CENTRE	2.50 miles
Glasshouse Lane, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7BT
Underhill Surgery	2.65 miles
Lympstone, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5HH
The Westbank Practice, Starcross	2.94 miles
Westbank Practice, The Surgery, Church Street, Starcross, EX6 8PZ
Ide Lane Surgery. Exeter	3.43 miles
Ide Lane, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8UP
WONFORD GREEN SURGERY	3.75 miles
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6NF
Woodbury Surgery	3.92 miles
Fulford Way, Woodbury, Devon, EX5 1NZ
Haldon House Surgery	4.17 miles
37-41 Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DQ
Imperial Surgery	4.17 miles
45-49 Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DQ
Royal School For The Deaf	4.18 miles
50, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NF
Raleigh Surgery	4.29 miles
33 Pines Road, Brixington, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5NH
Isca Medical Practice	4.36 miles
6 Homefield Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2QS
Hill Barton Surgery	4.37 miles
1 Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3EN
The Heavitree Practice	4.43 miles
Heavitree Health Centre, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2RX
The South Lawn Medical Practice	4.43 miles
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2RX

Hospital
Wonford House Hospital	3.91 miles
Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)	4.00 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Nuffield Health, Exeter Hospital	4.02 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4UG
Franklyn Community Hospital	4.53 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital	4.59 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Exmouth Hospital	4.63 miles
Claremont Grove, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2JN
Exeter Community Hospital	4.89 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Dawlish Community Hospital	5.53 miles
Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9DH
Budleigh Salterton Hospital	7.55 miles
East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF
Teignmouth Community Hospital	7.80 miles
Mill Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9BQ
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital	9.35 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Newton Abbot Community Hospital	10.00 miles
West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2TS
Ottery St Mary Hospital	10.57 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
Sidmouth Hospital	10.96 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Crediton Hospital	12.20 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Moretonhampstead Hospital	12.23 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN

Pharmacy
Exminster Pharmacy	1.34 miles
The Limes Surgery, Church Stile, Exminster, Devon, EX6 8DF
Topsham Pharmacy	1.86 miles
18 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0HE
Fore Street Pharmacy	1.91 miles
3 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HF
Countess Wear Pharmacy	2.50 miles
Glasshouse Medical Centre, Glasshouse Lane, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7BT
Boots	2.74 miles
The Strand, Starcross, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8PA
Tesco Stores Limited	3.35 miles
Exeter Vale Shopping Ctr, Russell Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7EZ
Alphington Pharmacy	3.43 miles
25 Ide Lane, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8UP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	3.75 miles
Lidl, Burnthouse Lane, Wonford, Exeter, EX2 6NF
Sainsburys Pharmacy	3.86 miles
Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8NH
Jhoots Pharmacy	4.15 miles
65 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1QD
Rowlands Pharmacy	4.17 miles
25-27 Imperial Road, Exmouth,, EX8 1DB
Lewis Pharmacy	4.23 miles
70-72 Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1PY
Boots	4.29 miles
Magnolia Centre, 21 Chaple Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HW
White's Pharmacy	4.29 miles
17 Rolle Street, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1HA
Pines Pharmacy	4.29 miles
39 Pines Rd, Marley Gardens, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5NH
Lloydspharmacy	4.31 miles
59 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RJ

Park
POWDERHAM CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)	1.29 miles
OXTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	2.37 miles
MAMHEAD PARK (Grade II* Listed)	2.93 miles
A LA RONDE, AND THE POINT-IN-VIEW (Grade II Listed)	3.73 miles
EXMOUTH	3.74 miles
DAWLISH WARREN	4.46 miles
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER (Grade II* Listed)	4.83 miles
NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMONT GARDENS (Grade II Listed)	4.94 miles
THE MAER	5.01 miles
BARLEY VALLEY	5.24 miles
STONELANDS HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	5.39 miles
LUSCOMBE CASTLE (Grade I Listed)	5.47 miles
BELVIDERE MEADOWS	5.98 miles
UGBROOKE PARK (Grade II* Listed)	6.58 miles
EAST DEVON	6.62 miles
COOMBE VALLEY	7.08 miles

Groceries
Tesco Exeter (Express)	1.33 miles
Main Rd, Exminster, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8DB
Co-op Exeter	1.87 miles
Topsham, EX3 0HF
Topsham Stores	1.93 miles
37 High Street, Topsham Devon EX3 0DU
Londis Mortimores	2.01 miles
9 High Street, Topsham, EX3 0EA
Kennford Stores	2.20 miles
Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7TB
Londis Exton Service Station	2.23 miles
Exmouth Road, Exeter, EX3 0PQ
ALDI Exeter Road	2.24 miles
Topsham, EX2 7DT
SPAR Winning Post	2.77 miles
Spar Winning Post, Haldon Hill Services, Devon, EX6 7XU
Costcutter Devon	2.93 miles
Rm Lympstone, Devon, EX8 5RA
SPAR Starcross	2.96 miles
Spar, The Strand, Devon, EX6 8PS
SPAR Exmouth Road	3.12 miles
Redland Service Station, Exmouth Road, Devon, EX5 1AR
Tesco Exeter (Extra)	3.35 miles
Exeter Vale Shopping Centre, Russell Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7EZ
Lidl Alphington	3.47 miles
Powlesland Road, Off Alphington Rd, Exeter, EX2 8TT
SPAR Alphington	3.50 miles
Spar, 30 Myrtle Close, Devon, EX2 8UX
Costcutter Exeter	3.64 miles
81 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AU
Londis Rivermead Post Office & Stores	3.72 miles
23-25 Rivermead Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 3BH

Airport
Exeter International Airport	5.92 miles
Plymouth City Airport	32.02 miles
Cardiff International Airport	51.41 miles

Bus Stop
Red Lodge (N)	0.09 miles
Red Lodge (S)	0.09 miles
Red Lodge (SE)	0.16 miles
Powderham Arch (S)	0.42 miles
Powderham Arch (N)	0.52 miles
Higher Marshrow (SE)	0.61 miles
Higher Marshrow (N)	0.68 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing ()	0.94 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing ()	0.94 miles
Swans Nest Roundabout (N)	0.99 miles
Swans Nest Roundabout (S)	0.99 miles
Royal Oak (W)	1.05 miles
Royal Oak (E)	1.05 miles
Victory Hall (N)	1.30 miles
Victory Hall (S)	1.33 miles
Triangle (SE)	1.45 miles

Ferry Port
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing	0.94 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing	1.69 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing	1.75 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing	1.81 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing	2.94 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing	4.06 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing	8.19 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing	8.32 miles
Torquay - North Quay	13.93 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon	14.01 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage	18.17 miles
Brixham Ferry Landing	18.19 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing	18.20 miles
Greenway House Ferry Landing	19.75 miles
Dittisham Ferry Landing	19.79 miles
Kingswear Hoodown Ferry Terminal	21.11 miles

Railway Station
Exton Rail Station	1.95 miles
Lympstone Commando Rail Station	2.02 miles
Topsham Rail Station	2.05 miles
Lympstone Village Rail Station	2.58 miles
Starcross Rail Station	2.82 miles
Newcourt Rail Station	3.16 miles
Digby & Sowton Rail Station	3.76 miles
Exmouth Rail Station	4.13 miles
Exeter St Thomas Rail Station	4.54 miles
Dawlish Warren Rail Station	4.65 miles
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station	4.95 miles
Exeter Central Rail Station	5.01 miles
St James Park (Devon) Rail Station	5.14 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station	5.37 miles
Pinhoe Rail Station	5.41 miles
Dawlish Rail Station	5.57 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (EX6 8S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	292
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

TITHE BARN, BLACKHEATH COURT POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8SH	£550,000 2023-12-08 detached freehold
RED LODGE POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8JN	£380,000 2015-02-06 detached freehold
Sold 1998-10-06	£147,500
Sold 1996-01-11	£130,000
1, HIGHER MARSH ROW EXMINSTER EXETER DEVON EX6 8EB	£222,500 2013-12-10 semidetached freehold
THE STABLES, BLACKHEATH COURT POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8SH	£234,000 2013-09-09 terraced freehold
Sold 2007-03-20	£210,000
THE LONG BARN, BLACKHEATH COURT POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8SH	£470,000 2013-08-30 semidetached freehold
Sold 2011-12-08	£420,000
Sold 2006-04-07	£400,000
Sold 1995-12-15	£135,000
THE COACH HOUSE, BLACKHEATH COURT POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8SH	£302,000 2013-08-20 terraced freehold
Sold 1999-11-05	£115,000
Sold 1995-07-14	£89,000
LOWER MARSH ROW (2) EXMINSTER EXETER DEVON EX6 8ED	£420,000 2010-09-10 semidetached freehold
THE LINHAY, BLACKHEATH COURT POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8SH	£271,000 2006-07-28 semidetached freehold
HIGHER MARSH ROW (2) EXMINSTER EXETER DEVON EX6 8EB	£185,000 2002-06-21 semidetached freehold
Sold 2000-04-07	£101,500
Sold 1996-09-24	£86,000
BLACKHEATH FARM POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8JN	£249,999 1999-10-27 detached freehold
THE GRANARY, BLACKHEATH COURT POWDERHAM EXETER DEVON EX6 8SH	£167,500 1999-04-19 terraced freehold
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