St. Budeaux is a suburban ward on the north‑west edge of Plymouth, perched above the tidal estuary of the River Tamar with views across towards Mount Edgcumbe and Saltash. It began as a small village centred on an ancient parish church dedicated to the Celtic saint Budoc, and has a mix of Victorian and interwar housing, local shops and green spaces that give it a village‑like feel despite being close to the city.
The area has long links to the naval and dockyard economy of nearby Devonport, so many residents commute to maritime and public‑sector jobs, while good road and rail links make it popular with families and commuters. There’s a strong community spirit reflected in local clubs, volunteer groups and small independent businesses, and the riverside setting makes it a pleasant spot for walking and watching maritime traffic.
Postcode districts covering St. Budeaux
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Honicknowle Ward 1.1 miles
- Ham Ward 1.1 miles
- Saltash Essa Ward 1.6 miles
- Devonport Ward 1.7 miles
- Saltash Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Peverell Ward 1.9 miles
- Saltash Tamar Ward 1.9 miles
- Torpoint Built-up area 2 miles
- Stoke Ward 2 miles
- Budshead Ward 2.1 miles
- Eggbuckland Ward 2.6 miles
- Carkeel Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in St. Budeaux
PL5 1EN, PL5 2AF, PL5 1QA, PL5 1HE, PL5 1JL, PL5 1TS, PL5 2EE, PL5 1SW, PL5 1BX … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 35.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 40.9 miles
- St Budeaux Ferry Road Railway Station 0.1 miles
- St Budeaux Victoria Road Railway Station 0.1 miles
Hotels near St. Budeaux Ad
- China Fleet Country Club 4 1.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Plymouth 4 3.1 miles
- Crowne Plaza Plymouth 4 3.1 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Plymouth 4 2.7 miles
- Future Inn Plymouth Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Moxy Plymouth 3.5 2.8 miles
- The New Continental Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- The Drake Hotel Plymouth 4 3.1 miles
- The Who'd Have Thought It Inn 4 5.5 miles
- The Invicta Hotel 4 3.1 miles
Schools in St. Budeaux
- Marine Academy Primary Primary
- Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Independent - all ages
- Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Riverside Community Primary School Primary
- St Budeaux C of E Primary Academy Primary
- St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary
- Victoria Road Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Home Park Stadium 1.8 miles
- Antony Estate Estate 2.2 miles
- Sensory Garden Gardens 3.2 miles
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 3.7 miles
- Cattewater Estate 3.9 miles
- Tregantle Beach Beach 5.2 miles
- Hingston Down Hill 8.6 miles
- Wadham Rocks Beach Beach 10.7 miles
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 15.4 miles
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 15.5 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16 miles
- Bantham Beach Beach 16 miles