Overview for Culmstock, CULLOMPTON, EX15 3HL

Introduction

Cullompton is a town and civil parish in the district of Mid Devon and the county of Devon, England. It is 13 miles (21 km) north-east of Exeter and lies on the River Culm. In 2011 the parish as a whole had a population of 8,499 while the built-up area of the town had a population of 7,439.

The earliest evidence of occupation is from the Roman period – there was a fort on the hill above the town and occupation in the current town centre. Columtune was mentioned in Alfred the Great's will which left it to his youngest son Æthelweard (c. 880–922).

In the past the town's economy had a large component of wool and cloth manufacture, then later leather working and paper manufacture.

A large proportion of town's inhabitants are commuters but there is some local manufacturing, including flour and paper mills. It has a monthly farmers' market held on the second Saturday of every month which is the oldest event of its kind in the South West. It is home to two grade I listed buildings: the fifteenth-century St Andrew's parish church and the seventeenth-century house known as The Walronds. The centre of the town is a conservation area and there are seven grade II* listed buildings and ninety grade II listed buildings in the parish.

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Summary for Culmstock, CULLOMPTON, EX15 3HL

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Culmstock
in
Upper Culm
within
Mid Devon
in
Devon
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near EX15 3HL

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
1
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near EX15 3HL

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Traffic Levels near EX15 3HL

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Tiverton and Honiton parliamentary constituency.

Tiverton and Honiton is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat) since June 2022.

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Most Recent House Sales for EX15 3HL

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for EX15 3HL

Latitude
50.921407
Longitude
-3.276591

Residents at EX15 3HL

Households
2
Male
2
Female
3
People per Household
2.50

Sunrise and Sunset at EX15 3HL

Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
20:18

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

EX15 3HL is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.91%
Cloudy61.50%
Rain7.68%
Windy9.64%
Other0.27%

Population

Mid Devon
80,000

Deprivation Index

58.2 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at EX15 3HL

Active
None

Postcode Details for EX15 3HL

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
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