Brixton
Parish in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.356, -4.048 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 54 52 |
| Population: | 1,252 |
| Dialling code: | 01752 (Plymouth) |
Brixton sits in the rolling countryside of the South Hams district of Devon, England, a few miles to the south‑east of Plymouth and within easy reach of the south Devon coast and the River Yealm estuary. The landscape is typical of the area, with hedgerow‑lined lanes, orchards and pasture that give a strong rural character despite proximity to the city.
Historically an agricultural parish centred on a medieval church and scattered farmsteads, Brixton still shows its farming roots while many residents now commute to nearby towns for work. The village retains an active community spirit, with a village hall and local events, and a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern homes that reflect its long history and changing economy.
Postcode districts covering Brixton
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 3.6 miles
- Torquay 24.6 miles
- Paignton 21.8 miles
- Newton Abbot 22.5 miles
- Brixham 22.7 miles
- Saltash 8.6 miles
- Tavistock 13.8 miles
- Ivybridge 6.1 miles
- Kingsteignton 24.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brixton Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Sherford Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Plymstock Dunstone Ward 1 mile
- Wembury & Brixton Ward 1.3 miles
- Plympton Erle Ward 1.9 miles
- Newton & Yealmpton Ward 2.1 miles
- Yealmpton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Plympton Chaddlewood Ward 2.3 miles
- Wembury Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Plymstock Radford Ward 2.5 miles
- Plympton St. Mary Ward 2.6 miles
- Newton Ferrers Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Brixton
PL9 8GZ, PL9 8WH, PL9 8WL, PL8 2BS, PL9 8GJ, PL9 8XB, PL9 8ZH, PL9 8ZB, PL8 2AG … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 38.2 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 42.1 miles
- Marsh Mills 2.4 miles
- Plymouth Railway Station 4.4 miles
Hotels near Brixton Ad
- St Elizabeth s House 4 1.8 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Plymouth 4 4 miles
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 3.2 miles
- Crowne Plaza Plymouth 4 4.2 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Plymouth 4 4.4 miles
- The Drake Hotel Plymouth 4 4.3 miles
- Elfordleigh Hotel Golf Country Club 3 3.7 miles
- Moxy Plymouth 3.5 4.6 miles
- The New Continental Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- The George Inn Plympton 2.1 miles
Schools in Brixton
- Sherford Vale School & Nursery Primary
- St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cattewater Estate 3.1 miles
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 4.2 miles
- Sensory Garden Gardens 4.2 miles
- Home Park Stadium 5 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 6 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 8.1 miles
- Bantham Beach Beach 9.2 miles
- Tregantle Beach Beach 10 miles
- South Milton Sands Beach 10.7 miles
- Hingston Down Hill 14.3 miles
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 15 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles