About Brixton

Brixton is a small village located in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. It lies within the PL8 postcode area and is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by open countryside. The village is known for its traditional Devonshire character, with a mix of stone and timber-framed buildings that reflect the region’s architectural heritage. Brixton is close to the River Avon, which flows through the area and contributes to the local landscape. The village has a small community and a few local amenities, including a church and a village hall. It is a peaceful place, ideal for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle. The surrounding area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural beauty of Devon.

Local Government

District South Hams
County Devon
Ward Newton & Yealmpton
Constituency South West Devon
Parish Newton and Noss
Region South West

Property Prices 927 sales

Average Price £501K
£7K — £3.5M
Detached £630K 448
Semi £377K 155
Terraced £360K 156
Flat £422K 78

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Ivybridge Train Station 6.3 miles
Saltash Train Station 8.6 miles
Bere Ferrers Train Station 9.2 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

34 Primary
8 Secondary
4 Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Sherford Vale School Primary 1.2 miles Yealmpton Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Elburton Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Plympton St Maurice Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Coombe Dean School Secondary 1.9 miles Longcause Community Special School Special 2.1 miles Goosewell Primary Academy Primary 2.3 miles Wembury Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Chaddlewood Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Plympton Academy Secondary 2.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Combe 0.6 miles Elburton 1.2 miles Yealmpton 1.4 miles Spriddlestone 1.4 miles Langage 1.4 miles Blackpool 1.4 miles Torr 2 miles Billacombe 2.2 miles Hollacombe Hill 2.2 miles Underwood 2.2 miles Bridgend 2.5 miles Chaddlewood 2.5 miles

Streets in PL8 30 shown View all streets

A379 11 Aquila Drive 1 Archers Court 1 Ashcombe Hill 1 B3186 2 Barnicott Close 1 Beacon Hill 1 Boldventure 1 Bowden Hill 1 Brent Hill 4 Bridgend Hill 3 Brook Mead 1 Burlescombe 1 Butts Park 2 Chapel Lane 2 Chapel Road 1 Cherry Tree Drive 1 Chittleburn Hill 3 Church Hill 2 Church Lane 3 Church Park 1 Church Park Road 2 Church Way 1 Combe Lane 1 Court Road 10 Court View 1 Court Wood 1 Cow Trail 4 Creamery Close 1 Creekside Road 1

Postcodes in PL8 50 shown View all postcodes

PL8 1AA PL8 1AB PL8 1AD PL8 1AE PL8 1AG PL8 1AH PL8 1AJ PL8 1AL PL8 1AN PL8 1AP PL8 1AQ PL8 1AR PL8 1AS PL8 1AT PL8 1AU PL8 1AW PL8 1AX PL8 1AY PL8 1AZ PL8 1BA PL8 1BD PL8 1BE PL8 1BG PL8 1BH PL8 1BJ PL8 1BL PL8 1BN PL8 1BP PL8 1BQ PL8 1BS PL8 1BT PL8 1BU PL8 1BW PL8 1BX PL8 1BY PL8 1BZ PL8 1DA PL8 1DB PL8 1DD PL8 1DE PL8 1DF PL8 1DG PL8 1DH PL8 1DJ PL8 1DL PL8 1DN PL8 1DP PL8 1DQ PL8 1DR PL8 1DS

Notable & Famous People from Brixton 14 people

Alan Truscott
Journalist
British American bridge writer, editor, and player (1925–2005)
Clive Dunn
Writer
British actor (1920–2012)
Danny Williams
Boxer
boxer
David Bowie
Actor
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
Gary Raymond
Stage actor
British actor
Gordon Beck
Composer
British musician (1936–2011)
Helen Smith
Writer
British writer
Jess Conrad
Actor
British actor and singer
Maxi Jazz
Disc jockey
British rapper (1957–2022)
Nyron Nosworthy
Association football player
Jamaican association football player (born 1980)
Ralph Moore
Saxophonist
British musician
Robert Fucilla
Actor
British Person
Skin
Disc jockey
British singer
Stephen Moore
Actor
British actor (1937-2019)