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
Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Primary School2.28 miles
Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3NB
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School2.98 miles
Fore Street, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4LB
Holbeton School3.59 miles
The Square, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LT
Modbury Primary School3.87 miles
Modbury, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0RB
Loddiswell Primary School4.64 miles
Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4QU
West Alvington Church of England Primary School4.66 miles
West Alvington, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3PP
Ermington Primary School4.71 miles
School Road, Ermington, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NH
Kingsbridge Academy5.08 miles
Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PL
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School5.08 miles
Higher Town, Malborough, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3RN
Kingsbridge Community Primary School5.74 miles
Belle Cross Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1NL
Yealmpton Primary School5.95 miles
Stray Park, Yealmpton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 2HF
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School6.35 miles
Newton Ferrers, Dillons the Green, Newton Ferrers Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1AS
Salcombe Church of England Primary School6.58 miles
Onslow Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8AG
Ugborough Primary School6.59 miles
Ugborough, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0NJ
Dame Hannah Rogers School6.64 miles
Woodland Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9HQ
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge6.66 miles
Manor Way, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9BG
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 Pharmacy17.41 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
Boots14.54 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)21.50 miles
THE ITALIAN GARDEN AT GREAT AMBROOK (Grade II Listed)16.27 miles
Shop
Groceries
Cambridge Road Convenience Store17.57 miles
1 Cambridge Road, Brixham Devon TQ5 8JW
Whiterock Convenience Store16.49 miles
91 Goodrington Road, Paignton Devon TQ4 7HZ
Harbour Stores17.64 miles
41 Roundham Road, Paignton Devon TQ4 6DS
Foxhole Stores16.97 miles
93 - 95 Foxhole Road, Paignton Devon TQ3 3SU
Marldon Hill Convenience Store17.25 miles
133 Marldon Road, Paignton Devon TQ3 3NL
Lidl Paignton17.59 miles
Unit 1 Victoria Shopping Centre, Paignton, TQ4 6PE
Iceland Paignton17.47 miles
18/20 Victoria Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DN
Morrisons Paignton16.48 miles
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7ET
Co-op Paignton16.63 miles
Hookhills Road, Paignton, TQ4 7LY
Co-op Torquay17.30 miles
Palace Avenue, TQ3 3EW
Co-op Torquay18.29 miles
Preston, TQ3 2BT
Co-op Paignton17.00 miles
Foxholes, TQ3 3SS
Family Stores20.34 miles
68 Princes Road, Ellacombe Torquay TQ1 1NP
Totnes Stores13.24 miles
39 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5HN
Harberton Convenience Store10.59 miles
Harberton Ford, Devon, TQ9 7SY
South Brent Stores9.50 miles
Station Road, South Brent Devon TQ10 9BE
Transport
Airport
Exeter International Airport23.82 miles
Plymouth City Airport26.73 miles
Bus Stop
Astley Park (S)0.17 miles
Church (S)0.25 miles
Church (N)0.25 miles
Berry Head Road (SW)0.35 miles
Berry Head Road (NE)0.36 miles
Metherell Avenue (E)0.40 miles
Brixham Ferry Landing ()0.40 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage ()0.41 miles
Brixham Ferry Landing ()0.41 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage ()0.41 miles
Slipway Cottage (NE)0.42 miles
Sharkham Village (SW)0.48 miles
Briseham Road (NE)0.50 miles
Lower Manor Road (NE)0.52 miles
Metherell Avenue (NE)0.52 miles
Opposite Lower Manor Road (SW)0.53 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
63, CUMBER DRIVE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RW		£200,000
2025-11-20
terraced
freehold
1, GLENMORE ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9BT		£204,000
2025-11-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GLENHOLME, CUDHILL ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JQ		£340,000
2025-11-04
detached
freehold
3, HARBOUR VIEW CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8HZ		£197,000
2025-10-31
terraced
freehold
34, CHURSTON WAY

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8DF		£250,000
2025-10-31
semidetached
freehold
40, SMARDON AVENUE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8JR		£341,000
2025-10-30
detached
freehold
15, SMARDON AVENUE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8JN		£300,000
2025-10-29
semidetached
freehold
88 - 90 (FLAT 2), NEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BZ		£75,000
2025-10-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
4, ST PETERS HILL

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9TE		£219,000
2025-10-14
semidetached
freehold
47A, OVERGANG ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8AR		£185,000
2025-10-10
semidetached
freehold
23, GOLLANDS

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8JY		£360,000
2025-10-10
semidetached
freehold
10, GOLLANDS CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8JZ		£425,000
2025-10-03
semidetached
freehold
2, DURLEIGH ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JJ		£325,000
2025-10-01
terraced
freehold
4, BROOKDALE PARK

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JL		£255,500
2025-09-30
detached
freehold
60A (FLAT 2), FORE STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8DZ		£225,000
2025-09-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
85, KING STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9TH		£415,000
2025-09-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
PRINCE WILLIAM COURT (16), NEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8PD		£87,000
2025-09-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, WINDMILL ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SJ		£450,000
2025-06-06
detached
freehold
12, PILLAR CRESCENT

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LE		£238,800
2025-04-11
terraced
leasehold
154, NORTHFIELDS LANE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RH		£420,000
2025-02-10
detached
freehold
20, NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LQ		£340,000
2025-09-19
detached
freehold
123, MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9RY		£258,500
2025-09-19
semidetached
freehold
33, COPYTHORNE ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8QE		£400,000
2025-09-12
detached
freehold
173, NORTHFIELDS LANE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RD		£390,000
2025-09-08
detached
freehold
5, MEADOW PARK

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8NX		£280,000
2025-08-26
detached
freehold
15, NEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LZ		£245,000
2025-08-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
STAPLETON HOUSE, 15 (FLAT 1), NEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LZ		£120,000
2025-08-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
KINGSWATER COURT (FLAT 7), NELSON ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BH		£212,000
2025-08-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
42, THE CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RF		£250,000
2025-08-26
detached
freehold
3, ST PETERS HILL

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9TE		£385,000
2025-08-18
detached
freehold
4, TREEFIELDS

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8PA		£610,000
2025-08-15
detached
freehold
TINKERS WOOD COURT (2), PARKHAM ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9BY		£84,500
2025-08-14
flatmaisonette
freehold
47A, FORE STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8AA		£190,000
2025-08-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
4, WESTCLIFFE TERRACE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8HU		£208,500
2025-08-12
terraced
freehold
57, WINDMILL CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SQ		£260,000
2025-08-08
semidetached
freehold
66, CUMBER DRIVE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8RW		£280,000
2025-07-31
semidetached
freehold
BROOKDALE COURT (25), BROOKDALE CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JW		£160,000
2025-07-30
terraced
freehold
32, NORTH FURZEHAM ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8BB		£450,000
2025-07-30
terraced
freehold
THE WICKETS, LOWER MANOR ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8HF		£330,000
2025-07-29
detached
freehold
3, WINDMILL ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SG		£404,000
2025-07-29
terraced
freehold
5, OVERGANG

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8AP		£235,000
2025-07-25
terraced
freehold
SILVERDALE, CUDHILL ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9JQ		£225,000
2025-07-25
semidetached
freehold
6, FERN CLOSE

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SZ		£335,000
2025-07-18
terraced
freehold
4, GOLLANDS

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8JX		£565,000
2025-07-14
detached
freehold
83, MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9RP		£165,000
2025-07-11
terraced
freehold
15, WINDMILL HILL

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9SF		£435,000
2025-07-11
detached
freehold
WREN COURT (FLAT 18), BOLTON STREET

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 9AD		£110,000
2025-07-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
11, NEW ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8LZ		£140,000
2025-07-08
terraced
freehold
Sold 2025-07-08   £190,000
34, SOUTH FURZEHAM ROAD

BRIXHAM
TORBAY
TQ5 8JD		£290,000
2025-07-04
terraced
freehold
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