Ellacombe is a compact, largely residential ward within Torquay in the borough of Torbay, in Devon. Sitting just inland from the seafront and within easy reach of the town centre, it mixes Victorian terraces with mid‑20th‑century and council housing and is served by local shops, a primary school and community facilities.
The area’s character reflects Torbay’s seaside history and a predominantly working‑class community with strong local networks; many residents work in tourism, retail and public services that dominate the local economy. Recent years have seen regeneration and community‑led projects aimed at improving housing, green space and employment prospects, giving the ward a visible sense of local identity and civic engagement.
Postcode districts covering Ellacombe
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 17.2 miles
- Torquay 1 mile
- Paignton 2.8 miles
- Newton Abbot 5.5 miles
- Exmouth 12.5 miles
- Teignmouth 5.9 miles
- Brixham 5.6 miles
- Sidmouth 19.8 miles
- Ivybridge 18.3 miles
- Kingsteignton 6.4 miles
- Dawlish 8.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tormohun Ward 0.4 miles
- Wellswood Ward 0.9 miles
- Torquay Built-up area 1 mile
- St. Marychurch Ward 1.6 miles
- Cockington with Chelston Ward 1.7 miles
- Shiphay Ward 1.7 miles
- Barton with Watcombe Ward 1.7 miles
- Preston Ward 2.5 miles
- Paignton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Coffinswell Parish 2.9 miles
- Roundham with Hyde Ward 3.1 miles
- Kingskerswell Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Ellacombe
TQ1 1HT, TQ1 3BD, TQ1 1LQ, TQ1 3JG, TQ1 1LS, TQ1 3BJ, TQ1 1LX, TQ1 1NW, TQ1 3RD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 64.5 miles
- Torre Railway Station 1 mile
- Torquay Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels in Ellacombe Ad
Schools in Ellacombe
- All Saints Babbacombe C of E Primary School Primary
- Ellacombe C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Plainmoor Stadium 0.4 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 0.9 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 1 mile
- Goodrington Sands Beach 4.2 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 11.1 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 13.8 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 17.3 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 17.5 miles
- St James Park Stadium 18 miles