Choosing where to live
Devon has become one of the most desirable places to live in the UK, thanks to our beautiful beaches, countryside, towns and cities. There’s a great deal of choice when it comes to finding somewhere to live.
Choosing where to live - Northern services
North Devon District Hospital is positioned on the A39, the main road that links Barnstaple with Lynton in one direction and Bideford in the other.
Barnstaple
The immediate area surrounding the North Devon District Hospital is Pilton, a pretty village on the fringes of Barnstaple’s main town. Pilton is home to a primary school, a junior school and a community college. There are a number of residential streets in Pilton, but due to its popularity, it is harder to find available accommodation.
There are lots more places within the local area to consider. Although Barnstaple town centre has limited housing nearby, for example, the village of Newport is a desirable choice with an Excellent Ofsted rated Primary School and a Secondary School. Newport is within 2.5 miles of North Devon District Hospital.
Areas within 20 miles (and under a 30-minute drive)
- Sticklepath, 3 miles, 10 mins
- Bishops Tawton, 4 miles, 10 min
- Roundswell, 4 miles, 10 mins
- Bickington, 4 miles, 10 mins
- Landkey, 4.5 miles, 10 mins
- Goodleigh, 4.5 miles, 10 mins
- Fremington, 5 miles, 15 mins
- Braunton, 6 miles, 15 mins
- Swimbridge, 6.5 miles, 15 mins
- Instow, 8.5 miles, 20 mins
- Filleigh 9.5 miles, 20 mins
- Umberleigh 9.5 miles, 20 mins
- Combe Martin, 9.5 miles, 20 mins
- Ilfracombe, 11 miles, 20 mins
- Bideford, 12 miles, 20 mins
- Northam, 12 miles, 20 mins
- East-the-Water, 12 miles, 20 mins
- Westward Ho!, 12 miles, 25 mins
- Appledore, 13 miles, 25 mins
- South Molton approx 13.5 miles, 25 mins
- Torrington, 17 miles, 30 mins
- Lynton, 18 miles, 30 mins
Areas within 30 miles (under an hour’s drive)
- Bradworthy, 26 miles, 45 minutes
- Holsworthy, 30 miles, 50 mins
Choosing where to live - Eastern services
The Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford) site is 1.5 miles away from Exeter City Centre, close to the A30 which is one of the longest roads in the county, stretching from London to Cornwall.
Exeter
As you would expect in a city, property in Exeter is a wide range of styles and ages. The most desirable area is St Leonard’s (1.5 miles from the main site), which has most of the fine period properties the city has to offer. Heavitree is the area nearest to the acute hospital at 0.5 miles.
Pennsylvania (2 miles) and Streatham Rise (2.5 miles) have generally more space around properties but are slightly further away from the centre. Countess Wear is another popular area 2 miles away, as is St Thomas 3 miles away. Pinhoe 3 miles away is a good choice for families.
Areas within 20 miles (and under a 30-minute drive)
- Topsham, 3.5 miles, 10 minutes
- Exminster, 4 miles, 10 minutes
- Crediton, 9.5 miles, 20 minutes
- Exmouth, 10 miles, 20 minutes
- Tiverton 14 miles, 30 minutes
- Cullompton, 14 miles, 20 minutes
- Sidmouth, 14.5 miles, 30 minutes
- Honiton, 16 miles, 20 minutes
- Newton Abbot, 17.5 miles, 25 minutes
Areas within 30 miles (under an hour’s drive)
- Okehampton, 25.5 miles, 35 minutes
- Hatherleigh, 32.5 miles, 45 minutes
- Axminster, 27.5 miles, 40 minutes