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 miles36.4 km
- Torquay 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Paignton 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Newton Abbot 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Exmouth 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Teignmouth 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Brixham 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Sidmouth 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Ivybridge 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Kingsteignton 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Dawlish 13.5 miles21.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Furzeham with Summercombe Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Brixham Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Churston with Galmpton Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Dartmouth & East Dart Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Goodrington with Roselands Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Roundham with Hyde Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Kingswear Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Dittisham Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Clifton with Maidenway Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Paignton Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Dartmouth Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Preston Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in St. Peter's with St. Mary's
TQ5 9JX, TQ5 9GR, TQ5 9TJ, TQ5 9QP, TQ5 9UP, TQ5 9SZ, TQ5 9FE, TQ5 0AA, TQ5 9QG … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24 miles38.7 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 65.5 miles105.5 km
- Paignton Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Torquay Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km
Hotels in St. Peter's with St. Mary's Ad
- Berry Head Hotel
- Golden Vanity, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Leader, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Pilgrim, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Provident, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Vigilance, Maritime Suites, Brixham 5
- Smugglers Rest 3
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 miles5 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 6 miles9.7 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Slapton Sands Beach 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Lannacombe Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Salcombe Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Gara Rock beach Beach 16 miles25.7 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16 miles25.8 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 17.4 miles27.9 km