Is teignmouth rough?

Teignmouth is a quaint quintessentially old English seaside town. Lots of character but we didn’t see much rubbish on the streets or full litter bins and no evidence of rough sleeping and very little graffiti. Obviously some empty shops but on the whole a safe atmosphere and environment.

What is teignmouth known for?

Teignmouth (/ˈtɪnməθ/ TIN-məth) is a seaside town, fishing port and civil parish in the English county of Devon. Today, its port still operates and the town remains a popular seaside and day trip holiday location.

Why is the sand red in Teignmouth?

The red sand is the same as that at nearby Dawlish and is due to the local Devonian sandstone from which it is derived.

What is teignmouth like to live in?

Teignmouth is a stunning coastal town with historic Georgian buildings, long sandy beaches, and fresh local food. The town sits on the edge of the mouth of River Teign and the South Devon coast – and is surrounded by lush Devon countryside, so you won’t find a more beautiful setting for a holiday.

Is teignmouth a deprived area?

Areas in North and West Devon have relatively low levels of deprivation, but there are pockets of deprivation, especially within the cities, and some market towns (including Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Bideford, Tiverton, Bradworthy, Tiverton, Dawlish, Exmouth, Teignmouth and Dartmouth).

How safe is Teignmouth?

Teignmouth is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Devon, and is the 53rd most dangerous overall out of Devon’s 430 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Teignmouth in 2020 was 40 crimes per 1,000 people.

Which is better Exmouth or Teignmouth?

Exmouth is more a resort town. Teignmouth is a resort too and also has a small working port. Both have good local rail and bus links.

Is teignmouth worth visiting?

Teignmouth is located where Devon’s River Teign meets the sea. It offers beautiful coastline, a long sandy beach, a busy harbour and attractive countryside. Easily accessible from Devon’s English Riviera, Teignmouth and Shaldon are delightful coastal towns with plenty of character and are well worth a visit.

How do you pronounce Teignmouth in Devon?

Teignmouth. You might not think this one was too contentious – after all, Devon folk know all too well this glorious seaside resort is “Tin-muth”. But to the untrained eye, it can also be pronounced “Tane-mouth” – as many a frustrated local shopkeeper will atest.