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 miles
- Exeter 15.7 miles
- Torquay 2.6 miles
- Paignton 3.7 miles
- Newton Abbot 2.6 miles
- Exmouth 12.5 miles
- Teignmouth 5.5 miles
- Brixham 7.6 miles
- Sidmouth 20.3 miles
- Tavistock 24.9 miles
- Ivybridge 16.5 miles
- Kingsteignton 4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kingskerswell Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Kerswell-with-Combe Ward 1.2 miles
- Coffinswell Parish 1.3 miles
- Shiphay Ward 1.6 miles
- Abbotskerswell Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Barton with Watcombe Ward 1.8 miles
- Buckland & Milber Ward 2 miles
- College Ward 2.2 miles
- Ipplepen Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Cockington with Chelston Ward 2.4 miles
- Haccombe with Combe Parish 2.4 miles
- Newton Abbot Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Kingskerswell
TQ12 5FN, TQ12 5EQ, TQ12 5JR, TQ12 5EU, TQ12 5BN, TQ12 5JS, TQ12 5HS, TQ12 5LT, TQ2 7HY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18.1 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 62.2 miles
- Torre Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Newton Abbot Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Kingskerswell Ad
- Barn Owl 1 mile
- Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa 4 3 miles
- The Keyberry Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Torquay 3 3.6 miles
- Osborne Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Travelodge Torquay 3 2.4 miles
- The Heritage Hotel 2 3.1 miles
- Orestone Manor 4 2.7 miles
- The Sandpiper Guest House 4 2.7 miles
- The Grand Hotel 4 3.1 miles
Schools in Kingskerswell
- Kingskerswell C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Plainmoor Stadium 3 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 3 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 3.2 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 3.5 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 5.5 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 8.4 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 11 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 14.7 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 16 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 16.4 miles
- St James Park Stadium 16.5 miles