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 miles
- Torquay 6.6 miles
- Paignton 4 miles
- Newton Abbot 10.1 miles
- Exmouth 17.8 miles
- Teignmouth 11.5 miles
- Sidmouth 24.6 miles
- Ivybridge 17 miles
- Kingsteignton 11.5 miles
- Dawlish 13.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Furzeham with Summercombe Ward 0.4 miles
- Churston with Galmpton Ward 1.2 miles
- St. Peter's with St. Mary's Ward 1.2 miles
- Dartmouth & East Dart Ward 2 miles
- Goodrington with Roselands Ward 2.8 miles
- Dittisham Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Kingswear Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Roundham with Hyde Ward 3.3 miles
- Dartmouth Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Clifton with Maidenway Ward 3.9 miles
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 4 miles
- Paignton Built-up area 4 miles
Example postcodes in Brixham
TQ5 8EE, TQ5 9BL, TQ5 9JW, TQ5 9EY, TQ5 8NP, TQ5 9BU, TQ5 9SF, TQ5 9TH, TQ5 8BP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.4 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 64.4 miles
- Paignton Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Torquay Railway Station 4.9 miles
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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 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 6 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 6.3 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 6.5 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 8.6 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 13.2 miles
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 14.5 miles
- Gara Rock beach Beach 15.1 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16.4 miles
- South Milton Sands Beach 16.8 miles