Teignbridge
§ This page gives an overview of the Teignbridge local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Teignbridge lies between Dartmoor and the south Devon coast, encompassing seaside resorts, market towns, and rural villages. Newton Abbot is the main town, known for its markets and racecourse, while Dawlish and Teignmouth are popular coastal resorts with sandy beaches and promenades. The River Teign estuary is a focal point, with sailing, birdwatching, and scenic views. Inland, the district includes parts of Dartmoor, with tors, moorland, and walking routes. The blend of coastline, estuaries, and uplands makes Teignbridge geographically diverse.
Teignbridge Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Teignbridge local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Teignbridge can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Teignbridge.
Key Facts about Teignbridge
What region is Teignbridge in? Teignbridge is in the South West of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Teignbridge in? Teignbridge is located in the county of Devon.
Is Teignbridge a city? No, Teignbridge is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Teignbridge? The local authority for this district is: Teignbridge District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Devon is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Devon County Council.
▶ Official website of Teignbridge District Council 🔗 teignbridge.gov.uk
Which police force covers Teignbridge? Policing in Teignbridge is provided by Devon & Cornwall Police 🔗 devon-cornwall.police.uk, which serves 12 local authority districts: Cornwall ⁞ East Devon ⁞ Exeter ⁞ Isles of Scilly ⁞ Mid Devon ⁞ North Devon ⁞ Plymouth ⁞ South Hams ⁞ Teignbridge ⁞ Torbay ⁞ Torridge ⁞ West Devon.
Constituencies in Teignbridge
Teignbridge is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Teignbridge
Teignbridge is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ambrook
- Ashburton & Buckfastleigh
- Bishopsteignton
- Bovey
- Bradley
- Buckland & Milber
- Bushell
- Chudleigh
- College
- Dawlish North East
- Dawlish South West
- Haytor
- Ipplepen
- Kenn Valley
- Kenton & Starcross
- Kerswell-with-Combe
- Kingsteignton East
- Kingsteignton West
- Moretonhampstead
- Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead
- Teign Valley
- Teignmouth Central
- Teignmouth East
- Teignmouth West
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Teignbridge
Teignbridge is part-parished: 50 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 1 unparished areas.
- Abbotskerswell
- Ashburton
- Ashcombe
- Ashton
- Bickington
- Bishopsteignton
- Bovey Tracey
- Bridford
- Broadhempston
- Buckfastleigh
- Buckland in the Moor
- Christow
- Chudleigh
- Coffinswell
- Dawlish
- Denbury and Torbryan
- Doddiscombsleigh
- Dunchideock
- Dunsford
- Exminster
- Haccombe with Combe
- Hennock
- Holcombe Burnell
- Ide
- Ideford
- Ilsington
- Ipplepen
- Kenn
- Kenton
- Kingskerswell
- Kingsteignton
- Lustleigh
- Mamhead
- Manaton
- Moretonhampstead
- Newton Abbot
- North Bovey
- Ogwell
- Powderham
- Shaldon
- Shillingford St. George
- Starcross
- Stokeinteignhead
- Tedburn St. Mary
- Teigngrace
- Teignmouth
- Trusham
- Whitestone
- Widecombe in the Moor
- Woodland
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Teignbridge
Below is a list of post towns in Teignbridge, grouped by postcode area:
- EX ▸ Dawlish (EX7)
- TQ ▸ Buckfastleigh (TQ11) ⁞ Newton Abbot (TQ12 / TQ13) ⁞ Teignmouth (TQ14)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Teignbridge
Teignbridge covers 39 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbotskerswell
- Ashburton *
- Bishopsteignton
- Bovey Tracey
- Broadhempston
- Buckfast *
- Buckfastleigh *
- Cheriton Bishop *
- Christow
- Chudleigh
- Chudleigh Knighton
- Cockwood
- Coldeast
- Dawlish
- Dawlish Warren
- Denbury
- East Ogwell
- Exeter *
- Exminster
- Haytor Vale
- Heathfield (Teignbridge)
- Holcombe (Teignbridge)
- Ide *
- Ipplepen
- Kennford
- Kenton
- Kingskerswell
- Kingsteignton
- Lustleigh
- Moretonhampstead
- Newton Abbot
- Pathfinder Village
- Shaldon
- Starcross
- Stokeinteignhead
- Tedburn St Mary
- Teigngrace
- Teignmouth
- Torquay *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Teignbridge.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Teignbridge
Teignbridge is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Teignbridge Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Great Western Railway ▸ Newton Abbot (TQ12 2JE) ⁞ Teignmouth (TQ14 8PG) ⁞ Dawlish (EX7 9PJ) ⁞ Dawlish Warren (EX7 0NF) ⁞ Starcross (EX6 8PA)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Teignbridge compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Teignbridge compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Teignbridge has 24 electoral wards.
Teignbridge has a population of 138,548 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Teignbridge
This chart shows the population trend for Teignbridge from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Teignbridge can be found on the ONS statistics for Teignbridge.