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
PL8 2DW, PL8 2FR, PL9 8ZJ, PL9 0FD, PL9 8ZD, PL9 8WS, PL8 2DB, PL8 2FJ, PL9 8YU … 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
- The Craft House 4 4.3 miles
- Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa 5 3.2 miles
- Fox on the Hoe 4 4.3 miles
- Ibis Plymouth 3 3.2 miles
- Moxy Plymouth 4 4.6 miles
- The Drake Hotel Plymouth 4 4.3 miles
- Elfordleigh 3 3.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Plymouth 4 4 miles
- Rooms by Bistrot Pierre 4 5.2 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