St Peter's with St. Mary's sits within the borough of Torbay on the English Riviera in England, occupying a mix of suburban streets and pockets of semi‑rural green space close to the coast. The ward takes its name from the historic parish churches and benefits from easy access to coastal walks and beaches, so residents enjoy a blend of seaside scenery and quieter village character rather than dense urban living.
Locally the area feels community‑focused, with small shops, cafes and voluntary groups more prominent than large employers; tourism and the wider service economy in Torbay shape part of the local economy while many people commute to neighbouring towns. Housing ranges from older Victorian terraces to later suburban estates, giving a social mix of families and retirees and a steady programme of local events and parish activities that keep community life active.
Postcode districts covering St. Peter's with St. Mary's
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 22.6 miles
- Torquay 6.5 miles
- Paignton 4.5 miles
- Newton Abbot 10.5 miles
- Exmouth 17.3 miles
- Teignmouth 11.3 miles
- Brixham 1.2 miles
- Sidmouth 23.8 miles
- Ivybridge 18.2 miles
- Kingsteignton 11.7 miles
- Dawlish 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Furzeham with Summercombe Ward 0.8 miles
- Brixham Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Churston with Galmpton Ward 2.3 miles
- Dartmouth & East Dart Ward 3.2 miles
- Goodrington with Roselands Ward 3.6 miles
- Roundham with Hyde Ward 3.9 miles
- Kingswear Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Dittisham Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Clifton with Maidenway Ward 4.5 miles
- Paignton Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Dartmouth Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Preston Ward 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in St. Peter's with St. Mary's
TQ5 9FT, TQ5 9RD, TQ5 9AR, TQ5 9FA, TQ5 9EA, TQ5 9TR, TQ5 9JX, TQ5 9UB, TQ5 9DD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24 miles
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 65.5 miles
- Paignton Railway Station 3.9 miles
- Torquay Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels in St. Peter's with St. Mary's Ad
Schools in St. Peter's with St. Mary's
- Brixham C of E Primary School Primary
- Brixham College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Goodrington Sands Beach 3.1 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 5.9 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 6 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 6.3 miles
- Slapton Sands Beach 9.4 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 13.9 miles
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles
- Gara Rock beach Beach 16 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 17.4 miles