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Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

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About

The Ashburton & Buckfastleigh ward encompasses the historic stannary town of Ashburton and the riverside settlement of Buckfastleigh, situated within the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The landscape is defined by the steep, wooded valley of the River Dart, which flows between the two communities. Ashburton, once a centre for tin mining and wool, retains a linear layout along its main street. Buckfastleigh is closely associated with the working Benedictine Buckfast Abbey, a major landmark whose grounds produce tonic wine.

Local economy has traditionally been connected to agriculture and tourism, with the South Devon Railway steam line operating heritage services along the river valley. The area's geology is notable, with the Buckfastleigh Caves forming a significant underground system. Moorland tracks from the towns provide direct access to Dartmoor's open terrain. The ward includes several surrounding villages and hamlets, creating a mix of residential and rural character within the Dartmoor fringe.

Area overview

On average Ashburton & Buckfastleigh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh is £50,650 per year. There are 6 schools in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashburton & Buckfastleigh is home to around 8,849 people, with a population density of about 92.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Population
8,849
Population density
92.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.24(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.25(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+25%)
Other theft
7.12(+26%)
Public order
5.54(-16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,273
93.5%
Other White
275
3.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
50
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.52%
Irish
43
0.49%
Total population: 8,848

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,729
36.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,200
16.26%
No qualifications
1,193
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 7,381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,623
40.82%
Owns with a mortgage
921
23.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
734
18.46%
Other social rented
362
9.1%
Other forms of private rent
143
3.6%
Total households: 3,976

Property prices in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,175,150.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashburton & Buckfastleigh in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£382,500
Flats5£187,500
Semi-Detached12£266,000
Terraced39£245,000

10 years median price trend in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh.

All postcodes in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110EN

Higher Mill Lane

TQ137QN

North Street

TQ137UN

Ashburn Gardens

TQ137DE

Blogishay Lane

TQ110BS

Fore Street

TQ110NR

Mardle Way

TQ137JZ

Dolbeare Road

TQ137AQ

East Street

TQ137PF

Model Cottages

TQ137EZ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ126UX

Newhouse Hill

TQ137BX

Balland Lane

TQ137QL

North Street

TQ137QU

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137RB

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110AT

Barn Park

TQ110DA

Plymouth Road

TQ110HD

Merrifield Road

TQ110ND

Bigadon Lane

TQ137NY

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137PG

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110DY

Dart Bridge Road

TQ110FF

Harding Court

TQ126LG

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ126LH

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137BA

Roborough Lane

TQ137BD

Roborough Terrace

TQ137EW

Balland Lane

TQ137FN

Market Close

TQ137HT

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110ER

Furlong Close

TQ137DZ

West Street

TQ137RE

West End Terrace

TQ137TQ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137HS

Rew Road

TQ137ET

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137JP

Whistley Hill

TQ110DH

Plymouth Road

TQ110DZ

Dart Bridge Road

TQ110NP

Barnsfield Lane

TQ137TU

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110HE

Merrifield Road

TQ110NN

Kingcome Court

TQ126JW

Exeter Road

TQ137FD

Cad Lane

TQ110FE

Fore Street

TQ110HN

Holne Road

TQ137DP

Bowling Green

TQ137HJ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137JF

Old Manor Close

TQ137QT

Westabrook

TQ110AF

Moorland View

TQ110BA

Market Street

TQ110BX

Strode Road

TQ110ES

Hembury Park

TQ126US

Lemonford Lane

TQ137DX

Kingsbridge Lane

TQ110NG

Jordan Orchard

TQ110NJ

Fullaford Park

TQ137FB

Kellett Close

TQ137HE

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137JQ

Copperwood Close

TQ137LJ

Balland Lane

TQ137NJ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137NU

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137NW

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137QJ

North Street

TQ137UB

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110AP

Tor View

TQ126NZ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137EG

St Andrews Close

TQ137PJ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110EA

Buckfast Road

TQ110EZ

Church Hill

TQ110NY

Oaklands Close

TQ137NL

Waterleat Way

TQ137RH

Stonepark

TQ110LN

Colston Road

TQ137DH

Chuley Road

TQ137JG

Bridge Croft

TQ110DD

Bossell Road

TQ110QA

Market Close

TQ126JX

Old Hill

TQ137BZ

Jordan Meadow

TQ137HF

Headborough Road

TQ137QZ

Bowden Hill

TQ137UA

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ126JU

Old Hill

TQ137TH

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137TY

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110EP

St Bernards Close

TQ110LQ

Old Totnes Road

TQ137AT

East Street

TQ110EU

Abbey Grange Close

TQ110NF

Old Totnes Road

TQ137FW

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110BP

Oaklands Park

TQ137BN

Beverley Gardens

TQ137DW

Whistley Hill

TQ137HX

Pennsland Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.