Newton Abbot
Built-up area in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.528, -3.614 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 85 71 |
| Population: | 36,474 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 |
Newton Abbot is a historic market town in the district of Teignbridge, Devon, England, sitting on the lowlands below Dartmoor. The town grew up around its fairs and markets and the confluence of the River Lemon with the River Teign, and its position makes it a practical gateway for visitors heading onto the moor or down to the south Devon coast.
Much of the town’s character was shaped in the 19th century by the arrival of the railways and continued industry; Newton Abbot railway station remains an important regional junction and the town is known for the Newton Abbot Racecourse and lively market days. Today it functions as a retail and service centre for the surrounding rural area, with a mix of long‑established local businesses and commuters travelling to nearby centres such as Exeter and Torbay; nearby clay workings and light engineering have also influenced the local economy and culture.
Postcode districts covering Newton Abbot
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Exeter 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Torquay 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Paignton 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Exmouth 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Teignmouth 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Brixham 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Sidmouth 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Tavistock 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Ivybridge 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Kingsteignton 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dawlish 7.4 miles11.9 km
Neighbouring places
- College Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Bushell Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Buckland & Milber Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- East Ogwell Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Abbotskerswell Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bradley Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Kingsteignton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Haccombe with Combe Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kerswell-with-Combe Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kingsteignton West Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Teigngrace Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Denbury Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Newton Abbot
TQ12 6UH, TQ12 1EG, TQ12 1UF, TQ12 4BS, TQ12 4NT, TQ12 6YN, TQ12 9GF, TQ12 1ED, TQ12 1TP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 16.7 miles27 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 61 miles98.2 km
- Newton Abbot Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Torre Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Newton Abbot Ad
- Barn Owl Inn 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Devon Court 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Riviera Apartments 5 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Cockhaven Arms 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hotel Peppers 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Cary Arms & Spa 5 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Haytor Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Ness House 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Norwood 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
Schools in Newton Abbot
- All Saints Marsh C of E Academy Primary
- Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Primary
- Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit Primary
- Canada Hill Community Primary School Primary
- Coombeshead Academy Secondary
- Decoy Primary School Primary
- Haytor View Community Primary School Primary
- Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Newton Abbot College Secondary
- South Devon UTC Secondary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Wolborough C of E Nursery and Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 1 mile1.6 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.1 miles22.6 km
- St James Park Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- University of Exeter University 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Bishops Court Estate 14.9 miles24 km