Collaton St. Mary is a compact, mostly residential ward on the western edge of Paignton in Torbay, set where the rolling farmland of South Devon meets easy access to the coast. It has a village feel with a small historic core, a Victorian church and tree-lined streets, giving a quieter contrast to the busier seaside resorts nearby.
Locally the economy is shaped by commuting and the wider tourism and service industries of the bay, while community life centres on parish activities, clubs and green spaces rather than high streets or industry. The ward’s appeal is its blend of coastal accessibility, countryside on the doorstep and a sense of local community that attracts both families and older residents.
Postcode districts covering Collaton St. Mary
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Exeter 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Torquay 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Paignton 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Newton Abbot 7 miles11.3 km
- Exmouth 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Teignmouth 9.9 miles16 km
- Brixham 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sidmouth 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Ivybridge 14.3 miles23 km
- Kingsteignton 8.7 miles14 km
- Dawlish 12.4 miles20 km
Neighbouring places
- Collaton St. Mary Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- King's Ash Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Goodrington with Roselands Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Clifton with Maidenway Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Stoke Gabriel Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Roundham with Hyde Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Paignton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Preston Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Marldon Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Marldon & Littlehempston Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Berry Pomeroy Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Churston with Galmpton Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Collaton St. Mary
TQ4 7HU, TQ3 3YB, TQ4 7SF, TQ4 7EJ, TQ4 7DL, TQ4 7AT, TQ4 7QB, TQ4 7BN, TQ4 7PA … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 61.3 miles98.7 km
- Paignton Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Torquay Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
Hotels near Collaton St. Mary Ad
- The Briars - Adults Only 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- St Weonards Hotel 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Five Way Apartments 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The Devon Court 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Three Palms 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hotel Peppers 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Haytor Hotel 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Mercure Paignton Hotel 4 2 miles3.2 km
- The Bull Inn 3.9 miles6.3 km
Schools in Collaton St. Mary
- Cambian Devon School Independent - special
- Collaton St Mary C of E Primary School Primary
- South Devon College Further education
Local points of interest
- Goodrington Sands Beach 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.1 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 15.8 miles25.4 km