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Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

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About

The Ashburton & Buckfastleigh ward in Teignbridge covers a rural area in the southern part of Dartmoor National Park. It includes the historic towns of Ashburton and Buckfastleigh, both known for their connections to Dartmoor’s landscape and heritage. The ward features a mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland, with the River Dart flowing through parts of the area.

Ashburton is a market town with a range of independent shops and a strong community focus. Buckfastleigh is smaller, with ties to Buckfast Abbey and local tourism. The ward has good transport links via the A38, connecting it to nearby towns like Newton Abbot. The area attracts visitors for its walking trails and natural scenery, while maintaining a residential character for its local population.

Area overview

On average Ashburton & Buckfastleigh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 of residents in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh is £42,440 per year. There are 6 schools in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,770,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£372,500
Flats7£145,000
Semi-Detached13£295,000
Terraced34£246,250

10 years price trend in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

All postcodes in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137PP

Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor

TQ110BT

Fore Street

TQ110DX

Bossell Park

TQ110EL

St Bernard's Close

TQ137BQ

Little Roborough

TQ137QR

Headborough Road

TQ137UP

Balland Lane

TQ110AE

Bossell Terrace

TQ110AX

Jordan Street

TQ110DT

Bigadon Lane

TQ110DW

Fairy Lane

TQ137AH

East Street

TQ137AS

Dolbeare Road

TQ137DU

Church Path

TQ137FA

Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor

TQ137HU

Pennsland Lane

TQ137LG

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137TA

Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor

TQ137TB

Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor

TQ137DS

Vealenia Terrace

TQ110NH

Duckspond Close

TQ110DS

Timbers Road

TQ137HA

Rew Road

TQ137ED

Old Totnes Road

TQ137FF

Dolbeare Road

TQ137FT

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh

TQ137PH

Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor

TQ137PL

Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh & East Dartmoor

TQ137QA

Balland Lane

TQ137QH

Balland Lane

TQ110AA

Chapel Street

TQ110BJ

Glebelands

TQ137BG

Roborough Lane

TQ137EQ

St Andrews Close

TQ137PB

Newbridge Hill
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.