| Coordinates: | 50.449, -3.81 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SX 71 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01364 (Ashburton) |
South Brent sits on the southern fringes of Dartmoor in the district of South Hams, Devon, England, tucked into the wooded valley of the River Avon. Its setting gives a rugged, rural feel while still being within easy reach of larger centres such as Plymouth and Totnes, making it a popular base for walkers, cyclists and anyone exploring the moorland and ancient woodland nearby.
The settlement combines a long local history with a lively contemporary community: stone-built cottages and a parish church sit alongside independent shops, pubs and a village hall that hosts events and clubs. The local economy mixes agriculture and tourism with commuters, and the area’s Victorian transport and quarrying past is still visible in buildings and landscape features; community activities and outdoor pursuits remain central to social life.
Postcode districts covering South Brent
PL20, PL21, TQ7, TQ9, TQ10, TQ11, TQ13
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Exeter 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Torquay 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Paignton 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Newton Abbot 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Exmouth 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Teignmouth 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Brixham 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Saltash 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Tavistock 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Ivybridge 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Kingsteignton 11.9 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Dean Prior Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- Rattery Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- South Brent Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Buckfastleigh Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- West Buckfastleigh Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Buckfast Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Dartington & Staverton Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- North Huish Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Harberton Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Dartington Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
- Staverton Parish 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Bittaford Built-up area 4.6 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in South Brent
TQ9 7PD, TQ10 9DF, TQ10 9AX, TQ10 9PS, TQ10 9FA, TQ10 9HZ, TQ9 7NF, TQ10 9PB, TQ9 7JX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 26.3 miles42.3 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 52.2 miles84 km
- Buckfastleigh Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Staverton Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels in South Brent Ad
Schools in South Brent
- Diptford Parochial C of E Primary School Primary
- South Brent Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles18 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Bantham Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 13.2 miles21.2 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cattewater Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km