Area Info for Brixham (Devon)

Introduction to Brixham

Brixham is a historic fishing town located in Devon, South West England. It is renowned for its rich maritime heritage, picturesque harbour, and vibrant community. The town is part of the Torbay area and is situated on the southern coast of Devon, offering stunning views of the English Channel.

History and Heritage

Brixham has a long-standing history as a fishing port, dating back to the 19th century when it became a significant centre for the fishing industry. The town's maritime history is reflected in its traditional fishing boats, known as "Brixham trawlers," which have been in operation for centuries. The Brixham Heritage Museum showcases the town's fishing history and maritime culture.

Geography and Landscape

The town is characterised by its natural harbour, which provides shelter for fishing boats and leisure craft. Brixham's coastline features rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and scenic coves, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking outdoor activities and coastal walks.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Brixham offers a variety of attractions, including the historic harbour, the Golden Hind replica ship, and the Brixham Fish Market. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood, explore local shops, and participate in boat trips around the bay. The town also hosts annual events such as the Brixham Pirate Festival, which celebrates its maritime heritage.

Economy and Local Industry

The local economy is heavily influenced by the fishing industry, tourism, and maritime activities. Brixham remains one of the most important fishing ports in the UK, with a busy fish market that supplies fresh seafood to the region and beyond.

Transport and Accessibility

Brixham is accessible by road via the A379 and is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The town does not have a railway station; however, bus services connect it to Torquay and other parts of Devon. The harbour is a focal point for local transport and leisure cruises.

Community and Culture

The town boasts a vibrant community with a strong maritime tradition. It hosts various cultural events, markets, and festivals throughout the year, celebrating its history and local crafts. Brixham also has a range of pubs, restaurants, and cafes that serve local produce and seafood.
Education
School
Brixham Church of England Primary School0.00 miles
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF
Brixham College0.00 miles
Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HF
Furzeham Primary School0.48 miles
Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL
Eden Park Primary School Academy0.70 miles
Eden Park, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9NH
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School0.87 miles
Polhearne Way, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0EE
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy2.29 miles
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LN
Galmpton Church of England Primary School2.53 miles
Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LT
White Rock Primary School3.10 miles
Davies Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7AW
Roselands Primary School3.77 miles
Lynmouth Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7RQ
Tower House School3.88 miles
Fisher Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EW
Curledge Street Academy3.89 miles
Curledge Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA
Kingswear Community Primary School4.00 miles
Lower Contour Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0BJ
Hayes School4.03 miles
Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ
Sacred Heart Catholic School4.25 miles
Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH
Torbay School4.31 miles
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL
Oldway Primary School4.31 miles
Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY
Health
Clinic
Brixham Clinic0.43 miles
Greenswood Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HN
Midvale Clinic3.92 miles
14 Midvale Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BD
Culverhay3.92 miles
24 Midvale Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BD
Midvale Road Clinic3.92 miles
14 Midvale Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BD
Mayfield Medical Centre3.96 miles
37 Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5LA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Paignton3.97 miles
27 Victoria Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DD
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Paignton)3.99 miles
73 Hyde Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BP
Torbay Pharmaceutical4.04 miles
Wilkins Drive, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7FG
Dartmouth Clinic4.19 miles
Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9NF
Palm Tree Home Care Limited4.38 miles
79 Upper Manor Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2TH
Chadwell Opmh4.43 miles
Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DW
Chelston Hall Surgery5.20 miles
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HW
Baytree House5.22 miles
Croft Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UD
Waverley5.24 miles
1 St. Lukes Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Torquay5.27 miles
79-81 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DG
Chime Social Enterprise - Croft Hall Medical Practice5.28 miles
19 Croft Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UA
GP
Compass House Medical Centres Brixham0.33 miles
Compass House Medical Centre, King Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9TF
Greenswood Medical0.43 miles
1 Greenswood Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HN
St Lukes Medical Centre0.49 miles
17 New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8NA
Compass House Medical Centres Galmpton2.71 miles
2 Langdon Lane, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0PG
Cherrybrook Medical Centre2.89 miles
Cherrybrook Medical Centre, Hookhills Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7SH
Grosvenor Road Surgery3.86 miles
Paignton Medical Partnership, Grosvenor Surgery, 17 Grosvenor Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AZ
Corner Place Surgery3.86 miles
46a Dartmouth Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AH
Mayfield Medical Centre3.96 miles
37 Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5LA
Bishops Place Surgery4.06 miles
1 Bishops Place, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3DZ
Withycombe Lodge Surgery4.25 miles
123 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SG
Dartmouth Medical Practice4.33 miles
35 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9RT
Pembroke House4.35 miles
266 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2EZ
Old Farm Surgery4.69 miles
67 Foxhole Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3TB
Park Hill Medical Practice4.73 miles
Park Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2AR
Abbey Road Surgery5.13 miles
56 Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5NH
Shiphay Manor Surgery5.20 miles
Chelston Hall, Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HW
Hospital
Brixham Community Hospital0.37 miles
Greenswood Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HW
Paignton Community Hospital4.11 miles
Church Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3AG
Dartmouth Community Hospital4.27 miles
South Embankment, Mansion House Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BD
Mount Stuart Hospital5.91 miles
St. Vincents Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4UP
Torbay Hospital6.54 miles
Lowes Bridge, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA
Totnes Community Hospital8.28 miles
Coronation Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5GH
Teignmouth Community Hospital10.77 miles
Mill Lane, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9BQ
Newton Abbot Community Hospital11.15 miles
West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2TS
Dawlish Community Hospital13.07 miles
Barton Terrace, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9DH
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital13.76 miles
9-15 Eastern Road, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7AP
South Hams Hospital13.97 miles
Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AT
Bovey Tracey Community Hospital16.03 miles
Furzleigh Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9HJ
Exmouth Hospital16.42 miles
Claremont Grove, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2JN
Budleigh Salterton Hospital18.44 miles
East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF
Lee Mill Hospital20.03 miles
Beech Road,, PL21 9HL
Moretonhampstead Hospital21.79 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy0.33 miles
Compass House Medical Ctr, King Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9TF
Day Lewis Pharmacy0.35 miles
52 Fore Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8DZ
Boots0.36 miles
11 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8AA
Care4u Pharmacy Limited0.36 miles
2-3 Churchill Court, Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9DW
Boots0.39 miles
6 Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9DE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.46 miles
9 New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LZ
Bay Pharmacy2.66 miles
1 Churston Broadway, Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 6LE
Boots2.90 miles
1 Cherrybrook Square, Hookhills Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7LY
Doctors Together3.88 miles
Unit 16, Innovation Centre,, Vantage Point, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ
Corner Place Pharmacy3.93 miles
46B Dartmouth Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AQ
Mayfield Pharmacy3.96 miles
The Mayfield Medical Ctr., 37 Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5LA
Boots3.96 miles
12 - 14 Victoria Street, Paignton, TQ4 5DN
Sarsons Pharmacy4.03 miles
1-5 Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3EF
Lloydspharmacy4.03 miles
11 Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3EF
Boots4.04 miles
Winner Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3BN
Boots4.25 miles
5 - 6 The Quay, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PS
Leisure
Park
BERRY HEAD0.85 miles
BERRY HEAD ( NOW AN NNR)0.88 miles
LUPTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)1.86 miles
SUGAR LOAF HILL AND SALTERN COVE2.67 miles
COLETON FISHACRE (Grade II* Listed)3.38 miles
GREENWAY (Grade II Listed)3.51 miles
OLDWAY MANSION (Grade II Listed)4.36 miles
PRINCESS GARDENS AND ROYAL TERRACE GARDENS (Grade II Listed)4.90 miles
CASTLE TOR (Grade II Listed)4.92 miles
OCCOMBE VALLEY WOODS5.14 miles
OCCOMBE FARM & SCADSON WOODS5.32 miles
COCKINGTON6.34 miles
BARTON ROAD CEMETERY, TORQUAY (Grade II Listed)6.52 miles
SHARPHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.04 miles
WATCOMBE PARK AND BRUNEL MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.42 miles
THE ITALIAN GARDEN AT GREAT AMBROOK (Grade II Listed)8.87 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Brixham0.12 miles
Brixham Great Rea, TQ5 9SW
Co-op Brixham0.33 miles
Brixham Fore Street, TQ5 8AG
Tesco Brixham (Express)0.39 miles
18-20 Fore St, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8DX
Co-op Brixham0.39 miles
Brixham, TQ5 8DS
SPAR Castor Road0.48 miles
Spar, Castor Road, Devon, TQ5 9PY
SPAR Drew Street0.64 miles
Spar, 95-101 Drew Street, Devon, TQ5 9LA
Costcutter Brixham0.81 miles
64/66 Pillar Avenue, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LB
Cambridge Road Convenience Store0.97 miles
1 Cambridge Road, Brixham Devon TQ5 8JW
Co-op Paignton2.88 miles
Hookhills Road, Paignton, TQ4 7LY
Co-op Torquay2.96 miles
Waterside, TQ4 6NF
SPAR Dartmouth Road3.02 miles
Spar Waterside Garage, 130 Dartmouth Road, Devon, TQ4 6ND
Whiterock Convenience Store3.17 miles
91 Goodrington Road, Paignton Devon TQ4 7HZ
Nisa J & J Wilson3.29 miles
Hoburne Torbay, Grange Rd Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7JP
Harbour Stores3.54 miles
41 Roundham Road, Paignton Devon TQ4 6DS
SPAR Torbay Road3.83 miles
Spar, 69 Torbay Road, Devon, TQ4 6AJ
Costcutter Paignton3.91 miles
1 Regent House, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DY
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport23.82 miles
Plymouth City Airport26.73 miles
Bus Stop
Community College (SW)0.04 miles
Community College (NE)0.06 miles
Great Rea Road (NE)0.08 miles
Centry Road (SW)0.09 miles
Rea Barn Road (E)0.15 miles
Rea Barn Road (W)0.15 miles
Astley Park (E)0.16 miles
Astley Park (S)0.17 miles
Astley Park (W)0.17 miles
Ranscombe Road (NE)0.20 miles
Ranscombe Road (SW)0.20 miles
St Marys Bay Holiday Village (S)0.23 miles
St Marys Bay Holiday Village (N)0.24 miles
Peasditch (E)0.29 miles
Wishings Road (W)0.29 miles
Barnfield Road (S)0.31 miles
Ferry Port
Brixham Ferry Landing0.41 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage0.41 miles
Kingswear Hoodown Ferry Terminal3.70 miles
Greenway House Ferry Landing3.79 miles
Dartmouth Naval College Ferry Terminal3.94 miles
Dittisham Ferry Landing3.96 miles
Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminal4.19 miles
Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal4.21 miles
Dartmouth South Embankment Ferry Terminal4.33 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon4.66 miles
Torquay - North Quay4.75 miles
Totnes Ferry Landing8.07 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing10.21 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing10.33 miles
Kingsbridge Ferry Landing14.12 miles
East Portlemouth Ferry Landing15.71 miles
Railway Station
Paignton Rail Station3.87 miles
Torquay Rail Station5.00 miles
Torre Rail Station5.84 miles
Totnes Rail Station8.54 miles
Newton Abbot Rail Station10.30 miles
Teignmouth Rail Station10.76 miles
Dawlish Rail Station13.14 miles
Dawlish Warren Rail Station14.52 miles
Exmouth Rail Station16.34 miles
Starcross Rail Station16.46 miles
Ivybridge Rail Station17.50 miles
Lympstone Village Rail Station17.99 miles
Lympstone Commando Rail Station18.86 miles
Exton Rail Station19.25 miles
Topsham Rail Station20.38 miles
Newcourt Rail Station21.65 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TQ5 9H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment258
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
4, MOUNT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SA		£345,000
2025-06-10
terraced
freehold
16, PILLAR CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LD		£230,000
2025-05-29
semidetached
freehold
88 - 90 (FLAT 6), NEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BZ		£190,000
2025-05-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SOMERSET COURT (4), MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9RX		£181,000
2025-05-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, PARKHAM GLADE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JS		£146,962
2025-04-30
semidetached
freehold
WINDMILL COURT (1), WINDMILL HILL

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9HG		£146,000
2025-04-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
21, CHURSTON WAY

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8DE		£340,000
2025-04-11
semidetached
freehold
28, PAVILIONS CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BU		£285,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
10, NORTH VIEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9TT		£485,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
30, PROSPECT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8HS		£257,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
PRINGS COURT (7), MARKET STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8ET		£125,000
2025-03-21
flatmaisonette
freehold
13, SEA VIEW TERRACE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8AU		£390,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
WREN COURT (FLAT 21), BOLTON STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9AD		£61,000
2025-03-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
WREN COURT (FLAT 22), BOLTON STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9AD		£70,000
2025-03-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
23, LICHFIELD DRIVE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8DN		£425,000
2025-03-07
detached
freehold
40, NORTHFIELDS LANE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RS		£310,000
2025-01-27
detached
freehold
SPRINGWOOD, PARKHAM ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9BU		£730,000
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
CORNER HOUSE, PARKHAM ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9BU		£70,000
2025-01-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, HILLSIDE ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JE		£190,000
2024-12-20
semidetached
freehold
YORK COTTAGE, CUDHILL ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JQ		£312,000
2024-12-13
semidetached
freehold
4, VICTORIA PLACE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8QX		£470,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
11, BELMONT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JH		£295,000
2024-11-15
detached
freehold
19, PENPETHY CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8NP		£152,500
2024-11-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, WALCOT PLACE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BJ		£525,000
2024-10-31
terraced
freehold
11, BROADACRE DRIVE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SL		£202,000
2024-08-27
terraced
freehold
3, WINDMILL HILL

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9DR		£145,000
2024-08-23
terraced
freehold
1 DOLPHIN COURT, OVERGANG ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8AT		£320,000
2024-08-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
20, MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9RP		£225,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
59, WINDMILL CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SQ		£225,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
1, PILLAR CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LD		£270,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
7A, BOLTON STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9BZ		£72,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
14, CUMBERLAND GREEN

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RL		£195,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
HONOR OAK, CUDHILL ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JQ		£330,000
2025-03-19
semidetached
freehold
10, PENPETHY CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8NP		£220,000
2025-03-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
9, CUMBER CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RP		£235,000
2025-03-03
terraced
freehold
131, NEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8DB		£295,000
2025-03-03
semidetached
freehold
50, ALMA ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8QR		£295,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
11, PAVILIONS CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BU		£290,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
15, NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LH		£430,000
2025-02-27
detached
freehold
11D, MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9RP		£125,000
2025-02-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, GOLLANDS CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8JZ		£352,000
2025-02-19
detached
freehold
CAVERN LODGE, CAVERN ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9RR		£342,500
2025-02-18
detached
freehold
RONALDSHAY, 7, NORTHFIELDS LANE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RS		£342,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
8, GLENMORE ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9BT		£255,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
15, HARBOUR VIEW CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8HZ		£160,000
2025-02-03
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, MOUNT PLEASANT MEWS

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9YA		£177,950
2025-01-24
terraced
leasehold
46, STATION HILL

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BN		£295,000
2024-11-05
terraced
freehold
21, ST PETERS HILL

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9TE		£356,000
2024-10-29
terraced
freehold
19, LICHFIELD DRIVE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8DN		£320,000
2024-10-23
detached
freehold
12, ALMA ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8QR		£250,000
2024-10-18
terraced
freehold
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