Salcombe
Parish in South Hams, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.237, -3.781 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 73 38 |
| Population: | 1,909 |
| Dialling code: | 01548 (Kingsbridge) |
Salcombe, in the South Hams district of Devon, England, sits at the mouth of the winding Kingsbridge Estuary and is famed for its sheltered harbour, steep wooded slopes and sandy coves such as North Sands and South Sands. The dramatic coastline nearby, including headlands like Prawle Point, attracts walkers on the South West Coast Path, while the town’s maritime character reflects centuries of fishing, boatbuilding and even a history of smuggling along the creeks and coves. Victorian-era development established it as a popular seaside resort, and remnants of that past mix with working waterfront activity today.
Economically the town pivots on tourism and yachting - boatyards, chandlers and a lively yacht club support a strong marine industry - alongside a growing artisan and food scene with local seafood and craft producers. Socially the population swells in summer with holidaymakers and second-home owners, yet there remains an active community calendar of sailing events, festivals and independent shops and galleries that give the place a distinctive small-town, coastal charm. Property values can be high, reflecting its desirability as both a leisure destination and a tight-knit coastal community.
Postcode districts covering Salcombe
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Torquay 20.5 miles33 km
- Paignton 17 miles27.3 km
- Newton Abbot 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Brixham 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Saltash 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Ivybridge 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Kingsteignton 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Salcombe Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Malborough Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- East Portlemouth Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Salcombe & Thurlestone Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Charleton Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- West Alvington Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- South Huish Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- West Charleton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- South Pool Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kingsbridge Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Inner Hope Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- South Milton Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Salcombe
TQ8 8NU, TQ8 8LQ, TQ8 8LH, TQ8 8AP, TQ8 8DS, TQ8 8FB, TQ8 8FE, TQ8 8HW, TQ8 8AR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 38 miles61.1 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 55.4 miles89.1 km
- Ivybridge Railway Station 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Totnes Railway Station 14.3 miles23 km
Hotels in Salcombe Ad
Schools in Salcombe
- Salcombe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 2 miles3.2 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 3.7 miles6 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Cattewater Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Home Park Stadium 19.4 miles31.2 km