St. Marychurch is a historic village and ward on the eastern side of Torbay in Devon, now largely suburban to nearby Torquay. The area retains a compact old village centre with a parish church, narrow streets and a mix of Georgian and Victorian buildings, and sits close to the coast and viewpoints around Babbacombe and the Babbacombe Downs, giving pleasant sea views and easy access to seaside walks.
Locally the economy leans on small independent shops, cafes and pubs alongside a residential community; tourism plays a supporting role without the intensity seen in central Torquay. There’s a strong community feel with active local groups, a noticeable older population alongside younger commuters, and ongoing interest in conservation and sympathetic regeneration to preserve the village character.
Postcode districts covering St. Marychurch
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 15.6 miles
- Torquay 0.6 miles
- Paignton 4.1 miles
- Newton Abbot 4.6 miles
- Exmouth 11 miles
- Teignmouth 4.3 miles
- Brixham 7.2 miles
- Sidmouth 18.4 miles
- Ivybridge 19 miles
- Kingsteignton 5.1 miles
- Dawlish 6.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Torquay Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Barton with Watcombe Ward 0.9 miles
- Ellacombe Ward 1.6 miles
- Tormohun Ward 1.6 miles
- Coffinswell Parish 1.9 miles
- Stokeinteignhead Built-up area 2 miles
- Shiphay Ward 2.1 miles
- Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead Ward 2.1 miles
- Wellswood Ward 2.2 miles
- Kerswell-with-Combe Ward 2.5 miles
- Kingskerswell Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Cockington with Chelston Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in St. Marychurch
TQ1 3JT, TQ1 3LA, TQ1 4GE, TQ1 3TY, TQ1 4NH, TQ1 3PR, TQ1 4NS, TQ1 3RS, TQ1 3HJ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 17.3 miles
- Cardiff Airport 62.8 miles
- Torre Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Torquay Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels in St. Marychurch Ad
Schools in St. Marychurch
- Abbey School Independent - primary
- Homelands Primary School Primary
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Primary
- St Cuthbert Mayne School Secondary
- St Margaret's Academy Primary
- St Marychurch C of E Primary and Nursery School Primary
- The Spires College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 0.8 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 1.2 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 1.2 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 4.5 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 5.7 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 9.5 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 15.4 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 15.7 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 15.9 miles
- St James Park Stadium 16.3 miles