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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 95 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
Detached41£385,000
Flats5£187,500
Semi-Detached12£266,000
Terraced37£240,000

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

TQ137PW

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137RN

Mill Meadow

TQ110PR

Dartbridge Manor

TQ137EN

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137JR

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137NZ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110BU

Station Road

TQ137TF

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110PG

Rangers Close

TQ137EY

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110BQ

Silver Street

TQ110DQ

Half Moon Court

TQ126LA

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137AJ

Pippin Mews

TQ137AP

Eastern Road

TQ137HY

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ126LL

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137HW

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137LH

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137PQ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137PR

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137SA

Dolbeare Road

TQ110ET

Dartbridge Road

TQ137BB

Pook Lane

TQ137HR

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137PN

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110BD

Church Street

TQ110FH

Buckfast Road

TQ126JP

Love Lane Cottages

TQ137FG

Riverside Way

TQ137FH

Kingsbridge Lane Mews

TQ137FL

Dolbeare Business Park

TQ137HD

Druid Road

TQ110AU

Jordan Street

TQ110DF

High Holly

TQ126PQ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137AL

East Street

TQ137DD

St Lawrence Lane

TQ137FP

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137TJ

Ladymeadow Terrace

TQ137EL

Rew Road

TQ137JT

Wickeridge Mews

TQ137NX

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137QQ

North Street

TQ110AY

Jordan Street

TQ110BN

Williams Court

TQ110FG

The Orchard

TQ126JY

Goodwill Cottages

TQ137JN

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137TR

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110AS

Barn Park

TQ110DN

Elmbank

TQ137DB

Emmetts Park

TQ137DR

Woodland Road

TQ137JY

Pitley Hill

TQ137RA

Knowle Close

TQ137RF

Stonepark Crescent

TQ137RP

Bowden Hill

TQ110DB

Plymouth Road

TQ110EG

Northwood Lane

TQ110JL

Mardle Way Business Park

TQ110NS

Mardle Way

TQ137EJ

Rew Road

TQ137LD

East End Terrace

TQ137QD

North Street

TQ110AN

Crest Hill

TQ126EQ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137AA

East Street

TQ137EE

Old Totnes Road

TQ137NN

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137PS

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137RD

Old Totnes Road

TQ137PX

Newbridge Hill

TQ110AZ

Newcause

TQ137HP

Elliots Hill

TQ137RJ

Stonepark Terrace

TQ110FB

Millman Mews

TQ137AF

East Street

TQ137EA

Bowden Hill

TQ137QS

Westabrook

TQ110AH

Orchard Terrace

TQ110DJ

West End Road

TQ110EY

Croppins Close

TQ137EU

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110AB

Chapel Street

TQ126JZ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137TE

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137TL

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110EE

Buckfast Road

TQ137AX

East Street

TQ137ES

Balland Lane

TQ137LB

Eastern Road

TQ137LL

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110BL

Oaklands Road

TQ110DR

Timbers Close

TQ137AN

Cooks Close

TQ137BL

Beverley Gardens

TQ137FE

Miners Close

TQ137NH

Golden Lion Court

TQ110EH

Grange Road

Data Sources

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