Area Info for Stokenham (Devon)

Stokenham, Devon, UK

Stokenham is a small village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated near the southern coast of Devon, close to the English Channel, and is known for its picturesque rural setting and historic charm. The village is approximately 4 miles south of Kingsbridge and about 10 miles south of Dartmouth, making it a peaceful yet accessible location for visitors and residents alike.

History and Heritage

Stokenham has a rich history that dates back to medieval times. The name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "Stoke's homestead" or "Stoke's village." The area features traditional Devon architecture, including historic farmhouses and cottages. The parish church, dedicated to St. Michael and All Angels, is a notable historic building with origins dating back several centuries.

Geography and Environment

The parish encompasses a mix of rural farmland, woodland, and coastal areas. It is close to several beaches and coves, making it popular for outdoor activities such as walking, birdwatching, and coastal exploration. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and scenic views of the South Devon coast.

Community and Amenities

Stokenham has a small but active community with local amenities including a primary school, a village hall, and several pubs and shops. The village hosts various community events throughout the year, fostering a close-knit atmosphere. The surrounding area offers additional services and facilities in nearby towns.

Tourism and Attractions

Visitors to Stokenham often explore the nearby beaches, such as Slapton Sands, which is famous for its natural beauty and historical significance, particularly during World War II. The area is also close to the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), providing opportunities for scenic walks and outdoor recreation. The historic Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are also popular day-trip destinations from Stokenham.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Stokenham Area Primary School0.40 miles
Stokenham, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SJ
Charleton Church of England Primary School2.99 miles
West Charleton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2AL
Kingsbridge Community Primary School4.09 miles
Belle Cross Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1NL
East Allington Primary School4.30 miles
Church Hill, East Allington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7RE
Kingsbridge Academy4.63 miles
Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PL
Salcombe Church of England Primary School4.78 miles
Onslow Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8AG
West Alvington Church of England Primary School5.06 miles
West Alvington, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3PP
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School5.17 miles
Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0QA
Blackawton Primary School5.41 miles
Blackawton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7BE
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School6.10 miles
Higher Town, Malborough, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3RN
Loddiswell Primary School6.45 miles
Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4QU
Dartmouth Academy6.57 miles
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth6.57 miles
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW
Kingswear Community Primary School7.49 miles
Lower Contour Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0BJ
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School7.57 miles
Fore Street, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4LB
Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Primary School7.80 miles
Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3NB
Health
Clinic
South Hams Hospital4.58 miles
Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AT
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Kingsbridge - Norton Brook Medical Centre4.71 miles
Norton Brook Medical Centre, Cookworthy Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AE
Dartmouth Clinic7.35 miles
Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9NF
Brixham Clinic11.08 miles
Greenswood Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HN
Torbay Pharmaceutical11.17 miles
Wilkins Drive, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7FG
Leatside Surgery11.51 miles
Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA
Leatside Practice11.51 miles
Leatside Surgery, Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA
Mayfield Medical Centre12.39 miles
37 Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5LA
Midvale Clinic12.46 miles
14 Midvale Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BD
Culverhay12.46 miles
24 Midvale Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BD
Midvale Road Clinic12.46 miles
14 Midvale Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BD
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Paignton12.62 miles
27 Victoria Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DD
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Paignton)12.69 miles
73 Hyde Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BP
Palm Tree Home Care Limited13.22 miles
79 Upper Manor Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2TH
Watermark Centre13.47 miles
Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0SZ
Ivybridge Health Centre13.62 miles
Erm Terrace, Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AJ
GP
The Health Centre. Chillington. Kingsbridge0.67 miles
The Surgery, Orchard Way, Chillington, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2LB
Redfern Health Centre4.42 miles
Shadycombe Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8DJ
The Norton Brook Medical Centre4.71 miles
Cookworthy Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AE
Dartmouth Medical Practice7.21 miles
35 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9RT
Catherine House Surgery8.76 miles
St Peters Church, Harbertonford, Devon, TQ9 7TA
Compass House Medical Centres Galmpton10.38 miles
2 Langdon Lane, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0PG
The Health Centre10.72 miles
Poundwell Meadow, Modbury, Devon, PL21 0QL
Cherrybrook Medical Centre11.07 miles
Cherrybrook Medical Centre, Hookhills Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7SH
Greenswood Medical11.08 miles
1 Greenswood Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HN
Catherine House Surgery11.16 miles
New Walk, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HA
St Lukes Medical Centre11.28 miles
17 New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8NA
Compass House Medical Centres Brixham11.51 miles
Compass House Medical Centre, King Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9TF
Leatside Surgery11.51 miles
Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA
Grosvenor Road Surgery12.37 miles
Paignton Medical Partnership, Grosvenor Surgery, 17 Grosvenor Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AZ
Mayfield Medical Centre12.39 miles
37 Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5LA
Corner Place Surgery12.44 miles
46a Dartmouth Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AH
Hospital
South Hams Hospital4.58 miles
Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AT
Dartmouth Community Hospital7.25 miles
South Embankment, Mansion House Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BD
Brixham Community Hospital11.13 miles
Greenswood Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HW
Totnes Community Hospital11.37 miles
Coronation Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5GH
Paignton Community Hospital12.66 miles
Church Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3AG
Lee Mill Hospital15.01 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Mount Stuart Hospital15.53 miles
St. Vincents Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4UP
Torbay Hospital15.80 miles
Lowes Bridge, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital17.59 miles
9-15 Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
Newton Abbot Community Hospital18.96 miles
West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2TS
Mount Gould Local Care Centre20.72 miles
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
Teignmouth Community Hospital20.73 miles
Mill Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9BQ
Derriford Hospital21.69 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Royal Eye Infirmary21.69 miles
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre21.71 miles
20 Brest Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XP
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital21.79 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Pharmacy
Boots4.39 miles
25-26 Fore Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8ET
Boots4.41 miles
Prince Of Wales Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1DX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.42 miles
The Quay, Ilbert Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1EB
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.71 miles
Norton Brook Medical Cntr, Cookworthy Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AE
Lloydspharmacy7.21 miles
31 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9RT
Boots7.28 miles
5 - 6 The Quay, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PS
Bay Pharmacy10.61 miles
1 Churston Broadway, Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 6LE
Modbury Pharmacy10.68 miles
5 Broad Street, Modbury, Devon, PL21 0PS
Doctors Together10.90 miles
Unit 16, Innovation Centre,, Vantage Point, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ
Boots11.09 miles
1 Cherrybrook Square, Hookhills Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7LY
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd11.11 miles
Yalberton Road, Paignton, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7PE
Care4u Pharmacy Limited11.17 miles
2-3 Churchill Court, Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9DW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy11.23 miles
28 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy11.30 miles
9 New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LZ
Boots11.30 miles
6 Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9DE
Morrisons Pharmacy11.31 miles
Coronation Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DF
Leisure
Park
SLAPTON LEY1.30 miles
SALCOMBE TO KINGSBRIDGE3.92 miles
OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) (Grade II Listed)5.57 miles
SOUTH DEVON5.75 miles
COLETON FISHACRE (Grade II* Listed)8.43 miles
GREENWAY (Grade II Listed)8.97 miles
LUPTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)9.89 miles
SHARPHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)10.05 miles
SUGAR LOAF HILL AND SALTERN COVE11.51 miles
FLETE (Grade II Listed)11.95 miles
BERRY HEAD12.30 miles
BERRY HEAD ( NOW AN NNR)12.32 miles
DARTINGTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)12.79 miles
OLDWAY MANSION (Grade II Listed)13.05 miles
OCCOMBE VALLEY WOODS13.52 miles
OCCOMBE FARM & SCADSON WOODS13.76 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Kingsbridge4.44 miles
Petrol Kingsbridge, TQ7 1EB
Tesco Devon (Superstore)4.58 miles
Cookworthy Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, Devon, TQ7 1QN
SPAR Salcombe4.66 miles
Spar, Loring Road, Devon, TQ8 8BL
Morrisons Kingsbridge4.68 miles
Cookworthy Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1TP
Co-op Kingsbridge6.01 miles
Petrol Malborough, TQ7 3BU
SPAR Totnes Cross 6.27 miles
Spar, Totnes Cross, Devon, TQ9 7JG
Sainsbury's Dartmouth6.44 miles
Nelson Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AH
SPAR Scane Loddiswell6.47 miles
Rs Village Stores Limited, 2 Fore Street, Devon, TQ7 4QL
Lidl Dartmouth6.49 miles
Townstal Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9LW
SPAR Townstall Road6.51 miles
Townstall Rd Garage, Townstall Road, Devon, TQ6 9LW
SPAR Dartmouth6.94 miles
Spar, Mayflower Close, Devon, TQ6 9JP
SPAR Victoria Road7.21 miles
19-21, Victoria Road, Devon, TQ6 9RT
Co-op Dartmouth7.25 miles
Fairfax Place, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AB
M&S Dartmouth Simply Food7.36 miles
Mayors Court Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, TQ6 9NF
Costcutter Dartmouth7.51 miles
Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0HJ
Harberton Convenience Store8.83 miles
Harberton Ford, Devon, TQ9 7SY
Transport
Airport
Plymouth City Airport21.81 miles
Exeter International Airport34.12 miles
Bus Stop
Carehouse Cross (N)0.33 miles
Carehouse Cross (W)0.35 miles
Holbrook Terrace (E)0.35 miles
Holbrook Terrace (W)0.35 miles
Carehouse Cross (E)0.35 miles
Church House Inn (E)0.41 miles
Church House Inn (W)0.41 miles
Fairfield Way (W)0.62 miles
Post Office (E)0.70 miles
Post Office (W)0.70 miles
Turnpike Caravan Park (E)0.72 miles
Turnpike Cavaran Park (W)0.73 miles
Meadowside (W)0.86 miles
Meadowside (E)0.86 miles
Beeson Village (SE)0.99 miles
Beeson Village (NW)1.00 miles
Ferry Port
Kingsbridge Ferry Landing4.31 miles
East Portlemouth Ferry Landing4.35 miles
Salcombe Ferry Landing4.40 miles
South Sands Ferry Landing5.48 miles
Dartmouth South Embankment Ferry Terminal7.17 miles
Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal7.28 miles
Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminal7.32 miles
Dartmouth Naval College Ferry Terminal7.63 miles
Kingswear Hoodown Ferry Terminal7.88 miles
Bantham Ferry Landing8.45 miles
Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing8.61 miles
Dittisham Ferry Landing8.71 miles
Greenway House Ferry Landing8.79 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing11.02 miles
Brixham Ferry Landing11.59 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage11.63 miles
Railway Station
Totnes Rail Station11.58 miles
Paignton Rail Station12.57 miles
Ivybridge Rail Station13.13 miles
Torquay Rail Station14.62 miles
Torre Rail Station15.33 miles
Newton Abbot Rail Station18.40 miles
Teignmouth Rail Station20.98 miles
Plymouth Rail Station21.79 miles
Devonport Rail Station22.94 miles
Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station23.24 miles
Keyham Rail Station23.58 miles
Dawlish Rail Station23.58 miles
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station24.16 miles
St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station24.20 miles
Dawlish Warren Rail Station25.09 miles
Saltash Rail Station25.23 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TQ7 2S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment310
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
LITTLE THATCH
CHILLINGTON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LW		£295,000
2024-11-27
detached
freehold
COUSINS FARM
CHILLINGTON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LW		£1,222,000
2024-04-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2019-10-01   £760,000
HAYSTACKS
CHILLINGTON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LW		£940,000
2023-11-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-04-11   £650,000
Sold 2015-05-20   £785,000
Sold 2002-08-28   £459,500
Sold 1999-06-04   £78,000
HIGHFIELD HOUSE
STOKENHAM
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2SP		£775,000
2023-06-15
detached
freehold
OLD COTMORE FARM (CATHERINES COTTAGE)
COTMORE
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LR		£1,175,000
2022-07-15
detached
freehold
HUCCOMBE HOUSE
HUCCOMBE
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2EP		£935,000
2018-11-05
detached
freehold
DUNSTONE
CHILLINGTON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LW		£1,450,000
2017-11-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2001-11-08   £900,000
SOUTH BARN
HUCCOMBE
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2EP		£735,000
2017-01-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-03-22   £660,000
OLD COTMORE FARM (OLD COTMORE BARN)
COTMORE
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LR		£580,000
2016-05-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-11-22   £70,500
Sold 1997-01-29   £650,000
9, CHESTNUT PARK
BEESON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2HN		£262,000
2015-11-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-02-04   £238,000
11, CHESTNUT PARK
BEESON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2HN		£263,000
2015-08-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-11-06   £245,000
13, CHESTNUT PARK
BEESON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2HN		£205,000
2015-01-23
semidetached
freehold
10, CHESTNUT PARK
BEESON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2HN		£220,000
2010-08-06
semidetached (New)
freehold
12, CHESTNUT PARK
BEESON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2HN		£370,000
2010-04-01
detached (New)
freehold
8, CHESTNUT PARK
BEESON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2HN		£230,000
2009-11-20
terraced (New)
freehold
THE COTTAGE
MOYSON
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LP		£375,000
2005-10-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-11-08   £310,000
Sold 1999-12-03   £195,000
Sold 1997-09-15   £69,500
MATTISCOMBE COTTAGE
STOKENHAM
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2SR		£480,000
2005-04-22
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-09-12   £215,000
COTMORE HOUSE
STOKENHAM
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2EG		£380,000
2002-04-22
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-11-09   £275,000
Sold 1995-10-09   £151,500
ISLAND FARM (MEADOWSIDE)
STOKENHAM
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2SP		£200,000
2001-04-05
terraced
freehold
COTMORE FARM (THE COTTAGE)
COTMORE
KINGSBRIDGE
DEVON
TQ7 2LR		£52,000
2000-09-13
semidetached
freehold
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