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 miles
- Exeter 13.9 miles
- Torquay 4.8 miles
- Paignton 6.1 miles
- Exmouth 11.9 miles
- Teignmouth 5.3 miles
- Brixham 10.1 miles
- Sidmouth 19.9 miles
- Tavistock 23.4 miles
- Ivybridge 16.5 miles
- Kingsteignton 1.9 miles
- Dawlish 7.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- College Ward 0.4 miles
- Bushell Ward 0.6 miles
- Buckland & Milber Ward 1.1 miles
- East Ogwell Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Abbotskerswell Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bradley Ward 1.6 miles
- Kingsteignton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Haccombe with Combe Parish 2.1 miles
- Kerswell-with-Combe Ward 2.1 miles
- Kingsteignton West Ward 2.4 miles
- Teigngrace Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Denbury Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Newton Abbot
TQ12 2LN, TQ12 2TF, TQ12 1LW, TQ12 6FH, TQ12 1PE, TQ12 6YA, TQ12 1BZ, TQ12 4NA, TQ12 5UZ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 16.7 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 61 miles
- Newton Abbot Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Torre Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels in Newton Abbot Ad
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 mile
- Plainmoor Stadium 5.3 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 5.3 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 5.7 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 7.9 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 10.4 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.1 miles
- St James Park Stadium 14.6 miles
- University of Exeter University 14.7 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 14.9 miles