Kingskerswell
Parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.496, -3.584 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 87 67 |
| Population: | 4,703 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
Kingskerswell is a village and civil parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England, situated a few miles south of Newton Abbot and within easy reach of the Torbay coast. It sits on the edge of the South Devon countryside, with rolling hills and open views that make it a pleasant gateway between coastal and rural parts of the county.
Historically a small agricultural settlement with medieval roots and an historic parish church, the village today blends traditional buildings, local shops and pubs with active community groups; many residents now commute to nearby towns and cities while local events and conservation of historic features keep a strong sense of place. Its location close to main roads and rail connections also makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider Devon area.
Postcode districts covering Kingskerswell
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 24 miles38.6 km
- Exeter 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Torquay 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Paignton 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Newton Abbot 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Exmouth 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Teignmouth 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Brixham 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Sidmouth 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Tavistock 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Ivybridge 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Kingsteignton 4 miles6.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Kingskerswell Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Kerswell-with-Combe Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Coffinswell Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Shiphay Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Abbotskerswell Built-up area 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Barton with Watcombe Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Buckland & Milber Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- College Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ipplepen Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cockington with Chelston Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Haccombe with Combe Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Newton Abbot Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Kingskerswell
TQ12 5AT, TQ12 5FT, TQ12 5HD, TQ12 5DR, TQ12 5HN, TQ12 5GD, TQ12 5AS, TQ12 5LR, TQ12 5FJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 62.2 miles100.1 km
- Torre Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Newton Abbot Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Kingskerswell Ad
- Barn Owl Inn 1 mile1.6 km
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Devon Court 3 miles4.8 km
- Hotel Peppers 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Haytor Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cary Arms & Spa 5 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Norwood 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa 4 3 miles4.9 km
- St Weonards Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Briars - Adults Only 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
Schools in Kingskerswell
- Kingskerswell C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Plainmoor Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 3 miles4.9 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 11 miles17.6 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 16 miles25.7 km
- Bishops Court Estate 16.4 miles26.3 km
- St James Park Stadium 16.5 miles26.5 km