Area Info for Zeal Monachorum (Devon)

Zeal Monachorum (Devon, UK)

Zeal Monachorum is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the South West of England. It is situated within the district of North Devon and is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is characterised by traditional Devon architecture, including stone cottages and historic buildings.

History and Heritage

The village has a rich history that dates back several centuries. It has historically been an agricultural community, with farming playing a central role in its development. The name "Zeal Monachorum" is believed to derive from the Latin "Zeal" meaning zeal or enthusiasm, and "Monachorum" referring to monks, indicating historical ties to monastic establishments or influences in the area.

Local Amenities and Features

Zeal Monachorum features a few local amenities including a church, a pub, and some small shops. The village is surrounded by scenic countryside, making it a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities. Its rural setting offers a peaceful environment, attracting visitors seeking tranquillity and natural beauty.

Community and Events

The community in Zeal Monachorum is close-knit, with local events often held at the village hall or church. These events help maintain the village’s social fabric and celebrate local traditions and festivals.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by road, with nearby larger towns providing additional transport links. Public transport options are limited, so most visitors and residents rely on private vehicles for travel.

Additional Information

Zeal Monachorum is part of the civil parish of the same name, which encompasses the surrounding rural area. It offers a quintessential example of Devon’s rural heritage and is valued for its scenic landscape and historical roots.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Bow Community Primary School1.64 miles
Station Road, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6HU
Lapford Community Primary School2.85 miles
Eastington Road, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6QE
Copplestone Primary School3.67 miles
Bewsley Hill, Copplestone, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5NX
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery3.71 miles
Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School3.90 miles
Church Street, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6PJ
Spreyton School4.73 miles
Spreyton, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5AJ
Yeoford Community Primary School5.21 miles
Yeoford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5HZ
Winkleigh Primary School5.92 miles
Farmer Frank`s Lane, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JQ
Landscore Primary School6.75 miles
Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JH
Chulmleigh Primary School6.85 miles
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
Chulmleigh Community College6.85 miles
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA
Sandford School6.85 miles
Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4NE
East Worlington Primary School6.85 miles
East Worlington, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4TS
Queen Elizabeth's7.02 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU
Exbourne Church of England Primary School7.39 miles
Exbourne, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3SQ
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School7.43 miles
Church Lane, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6HY
Health
Clinic
Hillbank (Crediton)7.57 miles
43-44 Clifford Gardens, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AN
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton9.82 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
South Molton Health Centre13.55 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Meadow House13.96 miles
17-18 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LG
West Exe Children's Centre14.04 miles
Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1HL
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Exeter)14.31 miles
88 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HX
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Exeter14.39 miles
Unit 4, 247-248 High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PZ
Exeter (Sidwell St) Nhs Walk In Centre14.45 miles
31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
Exeter (Sidwell Street) Nhs Walk-In Centre14.45 miles
Unit 4, 31 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NN
Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre15.24 miles
Mardon House, Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4UD
Exeter Mobility Centre15.32 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4DU
Tiverton Miu15.46 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Chime Social Enterprise - Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford)15.50 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Tiverton15.62 miles
31A Gold Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6QB
Exeter Medical Ltd Site16.63 miles
Silverdown Office Park, Admiral House, Grenadier Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QF
Trust Hq17.03 miles
Unit 3/4, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HY
GP
Bow Medical Practice1.54 miles
Dr AMJ Bower and Partners, Iter Cross, Junction Road, Bow, Devon, EX17 6HN
Devonshire House3.61 miles
Devonshire House, Essington, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2EX
Morchard Bishop Surgery3.72 miles
Chulmleigh Road, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NZ
Winkleigh Branch Surgery5.95 miles
15 Southernhay, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JH
Chiddenbrook Surgery6.68 miles
Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
Wallingbrook Health Centre6.80 miles
Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7DL
NEWCOMBES SURGERY7.50 miles
Newcombes Surgery, Newcombes, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AR
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice7.54 miles
Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice, Yeoford Road, Cheriton Bishop, EXETER, Devon, EX6 6JA
Witheridge Medical Practice 8.08 miles
Cannington Road, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8EZ
Cheriton Fitzpaine Surgery9.23 miles
Barton Close, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, EX17 4JB
Okement Surgery9.55 miles
Okehampton Hospital, Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE9.69 miles
East Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AY
Pathfinder Village Surgery10.05 miles
The Surgery, Brookside, Pathfinder Village, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6BT
Chagford Health Centre10.48 miles
Chagford, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8BW
Hatherleigh Medical Practice 11.01 miles
Pipers Meadow, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JT
Moretonhampstead Health Centre11.23 miles
Embleford Crescent, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LW
Hospital
Crediton Hospital6.74 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Okehampton Hospital9.55 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Moretonhampstead Hospital11.36 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
South Molton Hospital13.48 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Franklyn Community Hospital14.04 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital14.97 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Nuffield Health, Exeter Hospital15.33 miles
Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4UG
Tiverton and District Hospital15.46 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)15.50 miles
Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Wonford House Hospital15.56 miles
Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Exeter Community Hospital15.96 miles
Hospital Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RB
Torrington Hospital16.59 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital16.72 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital21.19 miles
9-15 Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
North Devon District Hospital21.19 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Newton Abbot Community Hospital21.56 miles
West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2TS
Pharmacy
North Tawton Pharmacy3.71 miles
1 Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
Lloydspharmacy6.68 miles
Chiddenbrook Surgery, Threshers, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JJ
Crediton Pharmacy7.34 miles
19A High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AH
Boots7.35 miles
126 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LQ
Tesco Stores Limited8.07 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wells Parks, Exeter Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PH
Lloydspharmacy9.85 miles
31-32 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HB
Boots9.85 miles
27-28 Fore Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HB
Chagford Pharmacy10.34 miles
5 The Square, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8AA
Moreton Pharmacy Ltd11.40 miles
Moreton Pharmacy, 14 New Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8PE
Exwick Pharmacy13.51 miles
New Valley Road, Exwick, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2AD
Boots13.53 miles
18 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AQ
Day Lewis Pharmacy13.54 miles
Medical Hall, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 3BU
Luxtons The Pharmacy14.11 miles
67 Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1HW
Boots14.11 miles
70 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1HW
Superdrug14.24 miles
Unit 11, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, EX4 3HJ
Sainsbury's Pharmacy14.24 miles
30-32 Guildhall Shop.Ctr, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HH
Leisure
Park
WOOD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)6.49 miles
SHOBROOKE PARK (Grade II Listed)8.54 miles
CASTLE DROGO (Grade II* Listed)8.76 miles
OCKMENT9.78 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)9.90 miles
SIMMONS PARK (Grade II Listed)9.94 miles
OLD TOWN PARK10.41 miles
BEAFORD12.42 miles
BLACK-A-TOR COPSE13.35 miles
BARLEY VALLEY13.39 miles
BELVIDERE MEADOWS13.76 miles
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER (Grade II* Listed)14.15 miles
NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMONT GARDENS (Grade II Listed)14.27 miles
PALMERSTON PARK WOOD14.99 miles
EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS15.54 miles
KILLERTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)15.70 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Crediton1.50 miles
Burston Cross, EX17 6LA
SPAR Lapford Cross2.29 miles
Spar, Lapford Cross, Devon, EX17 6QT
SPAR North Tawton3.76 miles
Spar, 6 High Street, Devon, EX20 2HF
Tesco Crediton (Express)7.25 miles
36 High St, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
Co-op Crediton7.39 miles
High Street, Crediton, EX17 3DU
Morrisons Crediton7.80 miles
Mill Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1EY
SPAR Euro Garage Crediton8.11 miles
Exeter Road, Devon, EX17 3BN
Tesco Crediton (Superstore)8.24 miles
Well Parks, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PH
SPAR Okehampton8.89 miles
Spar, Exeter Road, Devon, EX20 1QQ
Costcutter Okehampton9.20 miles
1 Stannary Court, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QF
Lidl Okehampton9.80 miles
School Way, Okehampton, EX20 1EU
Waitrose Okehampton9.85 miles
School Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1WL
Co-op Okehampton9.89 miles
Okehampton, EX20 1HN
SPAR Chagford10.36 miles
Spar, 58 - 60 The Square, Devon, TQ13 8AB
Church Street Stores10.47 miles
Church Street, Dolton Devon EX19 8QE
Londis The Bakery Stores10.51 miles
The Square, Winkleigh, EX19 8HJ
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport18.81 miles
Plymouth City Airport30.50 miles
Bus Stop
Church (SE)0.08 miles
Waie Cross (S)0.19 miles
Stopgate Cross (NW)0.98 miles
Stopgate Cross (SE)0.98 miles
Garage (E)1.44 miles
Meadow View (W)1.46 miles
The Square (SE)1.48 miles
The Square (NW)1.49 miles
Shelter (NE)1.51 miles
Shelter (SW)1.51 miles
Iter Park (NE)1.53 miles
Iter Park (W)1.53 miles
Chapel (W)1.81 miles
Chapel (E)1.81 miles
Union Hill (NE)1.94 miles
Union Hill (SW)1.94 miles
Ferry Port
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing18.10 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing18.12 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing18.26 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing18.96 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing21.22 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing21.56 miles
Instow Ferry Landing22.34 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing22.37 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing22.73 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing23.91 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing23.93 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing27.92 miles
Torquay - North Quay28.13 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon28.23 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing29.68 miles
Minehead Harbour30.95 miles
Railway Station
Morchard Road Rail Station1.99 miles
Lapford Rail Station2.42 miles
Copplestone Rail Station3.02 miles
Yeoford Rail Station5.11 miles
Eggesford Rail Station5.12 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station6.71 miles
Crediton Rail Station8.01 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station8.70 miles
Okehampton Rail Station9.91 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station10.49 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station10.92 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station13.68 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station13.99 miles
Exeter Central Rail Station14.15 miles
Exeter St Thomas Rail Station14.26 miles
St James Park (Devon) Rail Station14.45 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX17 6D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment389
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
SACHRISTAN COTTAGE
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£150,000
2025-02-14
terraced
freehold
ANKARA
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DH		£240,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-02-02   £235,000
THE HIDDEN CHAPEL
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DG		£385,000
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DG		£385,000
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-11-24   £340,000
Sold 2017-05-09   £40,000
SOUTHPARK FARM
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DL		£635,000
2024-04-26
detached
freehold
SOUTH PARK BARN
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DL		£965,000
2024-04-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2022-07-04   £250,000
EAST FOLDHAY
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DH		£1,350,000
2023-08-11
detached
freehold
SKYMOOR
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£450,000
2023-07-25
detached
freehold
OAK TREE HOUSE, 1, MONKS VIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6FP		£635,000
2023-07-11
detached
freehold
BIRCH VIEW, 2, MONKS VIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6FP		£395,000
2023-05-31
semidetached
freehold
CHESTNUT BARN, 5, MONKS VIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6FP		£635,000
2023-05-05
detached
freehold
MULBERRY BARN, 3, MONKS VIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6FP		£645,000
2023-02-17
detached
freehold
TAURINOS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DL		£495,000
2022-06-01
detached
freehold
THE OLD BARN
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£415,000
2021-12-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-24   £265,000
WESTWAIE
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£495,000
2021-09-29
detached
freehold
PINE VIEW, 4, MONKS VIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6FP		£510,000
2021-09-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, CHURCHILL GARDENS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6EG		£407,000
2021-07-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-06-29   £340,000
OLDLANDS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DG		£308,500
2021-03-25
semidetached
freehold
RIVENDELL
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£560,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
THE ROWANS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DG		£615,000
2021-03-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-11-21   £424,500
MIDDLE VIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£550,000
2020-12-04
detached
freehold
6, CHURCHILL GARDENS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6EG		£175,000
2019-11-08
terraced
freehold
NAPLETON HOUSE
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DG		£725,000
2019-08-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
THORN COURT (THE STABLES)
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DH		£165,000
2019-05-31
detached
freehold
HIGH COTTAGE
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DH		£250,000
2018-11-13
semidetached
freehold
EDELWEISS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DH		£223,500
2018-10-05
semidetached
freehold
STOCKWOOD, 4
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£277,000
2018-07-10
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-09-30   £235,000
STAR HOUSE (3)
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£200,000
2018-07-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-08-07   £240,000
ROSE COTTAGE
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DG		£313,500
2018-07-04
detached
freehold
FOXGLOVES, WESTERN ROAD
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DQ		£350,000
2018-03-27
detached
freehold
LITTLE BUTTS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DL		£355,000
2018-02-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, CHURCHILL GARDENS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6EG		£395,000
2017-12-01
detached
freehold
HERON COURT
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£862,500
2017-09-18
detached
freehold
8, CHURCHILL GARDENS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6EG		£153,500
2016-12-16
terraced
freehold
PARTRIDGE COTTAGE
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£268,500
2016-09-01
semidetached
freehold
TOWER VIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DF		£342,000
2016-08-18
detached
freehold
MOORVIEW
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DL		£287,500
2016-05-20
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-22   £275,000
THE STICKS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DG		£255,000
2015-10-29
detached
freehold
BEAM ENDS, WESTERN ROAD
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6DQ		£475,000
2015-09-10
detached
freehold
9, CHURCHILL GARDENS
ZEAL MONACHORUM
CREDITON
DEVON
EX17 6EG		£150,000
2015-06-19
terraced
freehold
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