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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 60 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
60
Deprivation level
6/10
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
34.69(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.89(+6%)
Other theft
5.65(0%)
Public order
4.97(-24%)
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%
Social rents from council
143
3.6%
Total households: 3,976

Property prices in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

Based on 105 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
Flats11£160,000
Semi-Detached17£269,000
Terraced37£226,500
Detached40£425,000

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

TQ137EG

St Andrews Close

TQ137TF

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110PF

Strode Road

TQ137TY

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137RA

Knowle Close

TQ110AR

Wallaford Road

TQ137FB

Kellett Close

TQ110RB

Wallaford Road

TQ137QN

North Street

TQ137NN

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137AX

East Street

TQ110PA

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110AJ

New Road

TQ110FE

Fore Street

TQ110BU

Station Road

TQ110NG

Jordan Orchard

TQ137EW

Balland Lane

TQ137BX

Balland Lane

TQ137HL

Beacon Cottages

TQ137QE

Foales Court

TQ137PR

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137EA

Bowden Hill

TQ110AX

Jordan Street

TQ126JZ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110NR

Mardle Way

TQ137FW

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137EU

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137JS

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110BS

Fore Street

TQ110DH

Plymouth Road

TQ110LG

Old Totnes Road

TQ110JP

Ashburton Road

TQ110GA

Halfmoon Court

TQ110NY

Oaklands Close

TQ137FT

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110DB

Plymouth Road

TQ137FP

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137LL

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110ET

Dartbridge Road

TQ137HB

Druid Road

TQ137QY

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137QA

Balland Lane

TQ137LB

Eastern Road

TQ110HD

Merrifield Road

TQ137NW

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137AF

East Street

TQ137BN

Beverley Gardens

TQ137HD

Druid Road

TQ137TQ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137BZ

Jordan Meadow

TQ110BB

Bridge Street

TQ137EF

Station Yard

TQ137EZ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137LH

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137TL

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137HP

Elliots Hill

TQ110NN

Kingcome Court

TQ110BQ

Silver Street

TQ110AU

Jordan Street

TQ110AH

Orchard Terrace

TQ110DP

Fairy Lane

TQ137HA

Rew Road

TQ137RH

Stonepark

TQ137BD

Roborough Terrace

TQ137DP

Bowling Green

TQ137DF

Prigg Meadow

TQ110BX

Strode Road

TQ137AL

East Street

TQ110QA

Market Close

TQ137DU

West Street

TQ137EN

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110DX

Bossell Park

TQ137PX

Newbridge Hill

TQ110AA

Fore Street

TQ137QH

North Street

TQ137JE

Amberley Close

TQ137FN

Market Close

TQ137RD

Old Totnes Road

TQ137DS

Valenia Terrace

TQ137QB

Kemp Mews

TQ137EQ

St Andrews Close

TQ137QR

Headborough Road

TQ110BZ

Elliott Plain

TQ110DA

Plymouth Road

TQ110LQ

Old Totnes Road

TQ110BG

Silver Street

TQ110EA

Buckfast Road

TQ137HJ

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ110BJ

Glebelands

TQ137PE

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137BP

Long Park

TQ126UX

Newhouse Hill

TQ137HG

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ126JW

Exeter Road

TQ110AN

Crest Hill

TQ110DT

Bigadon Lane

TQ137BH

Higher Roborough

TQ137DN

Queens Square

TQ137UB

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137AA

East Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.