Brixham sits at the southern tip of Torbay on the south Devon coast, part of the so‑called English Riviera. The town is built around a compact, working harbour tucked beneath steep, cobbled streets and terraces, with the dramatic headland of Berry Head and its nature reserve close by; the geology and coastal scenery make it a popular spot for boat trips, seabird watching and coastal walks to nearby Paignton and Torquay.
Known for its long fishing heritage, Brixham still supports a busy trawler fleet and daily fish market, while tourism, independent shops, seafood restaurants and a lively local arts scene now shape the town’s economy and social life. Historic touches - from Georgian and Victorian architecture to stories of smuggling and maritime rescue - sit alongside regular festivals and a strong community identity that celebrates both its working port roots and its visitor appeal.
Postcode districts covering Brixham
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Torquay 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Paignton 4 miles6.4 km
- Newton Abbot 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Exmouth 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Teignmouth 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Sidmouth 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Ivybridge 17 miles27.4 km
- Kingsteignton 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Dawlish 13.8 miles22.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Furzeham with Summercombe Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Churston with Galmpton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- St. Peter's with St. Mary's Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Dartmouth & East Dart Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Goodrington with Roselands Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dittisham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Kingswear Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Roundham with Hyde Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Dartmouth Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Clifton with Maidenway Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Paignton Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Brixham
TQ5 0LA, TQ5 9HN, TQ5 0LG, TQ5 0NB, TQ5 9JR, TQ5 0PN, TQ5 8HE, TQ5 9BR, TQ5 9TQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 64.4 miles103.6 km
- Paignton Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Torquay Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels in Brixham Ad
- Golden Vanity, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Leader, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Pilgrim, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Provident, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Vigilance, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Smugglers Rest 3
Schools in Brixham
- Brixham C of E Primary School Primary
- Brixham College Secondary
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Secondary
- Eden Park Primary & Nursery School Primary
- Furzeham Primary School Primary
- Galmpton C of E Primary School Primary
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Goodrington Sands Beach 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16.4 miles26.5 km
- South Milton Sands Beach 16.8 miles27.1 km