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About

King's Ash ward lies in the northern part of Torbay, primarily encompassing the residential suburb of Paignton known as Preston. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments, set along a network of roads that ascend from the lower coastal plain. Its eastern boundary is defined by the main railway line connecting to Paignton station.

The local geography is shaped by the gentle slopes leading down to the coast, with the ward containing significant green spaces like the playing fields at South Devon College. A notable local landmark is the Preston Baptist Church, a prominent stone building situated at a major road junction. The area functions mainly as a quiet, residential community for Torbay, with convenient access to the wider town's amenities and transport links.

Area overview

On average King's Ash has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in King's Ash is £44,988 per year. There are 1 schools in King's Ash: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). King's Ash is home to around 7,810 people, with a population density of about 2,663.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

King's Ash Population
7,810
Population density
2,663.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.98(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.11(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.04(+86%)
Other theft
9.86(+75%)
Shoplifting
7.3(+10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,342
94.01%
Other White
165
2.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
74
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.47%
Other Asian
34
0.44%
Total population: 7,810

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,259
20.8%
No qualifications
1,199
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,061
17.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
830
13.71%
Total 16+ residents: 6,052

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
890
28.77%
Owns outright
879
28.41%
Other social rented
612
19.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
475
15.35%
Social rents from council
102
3.3%
Total households: 3,094

Property prices in King's Ash

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £295K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £288 per square foot) in King's Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Ash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£342,000£299
Terraced16£230,000£236
Semi-Detached34£225,000£291
Flats5£138,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Ash

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Ash.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,750£130,000£158,500£141,200
2017£243,000£100,000£173,500£177,750
2018£249,995£120,000£195,000£166,500
2019£241,000£98,500£186,250£165,000
2020£270,000£115,000£188,750£189,400
2021£281,500£125,000£220,500£182,498
2022£326,500£142,250£245,000£211,500
2023£396,250£130,000£220,000£220,000
2024£327,500£103,000£233,000£209,000
2025£340,000£138,000£225,750£218,750
2026£310,000£185,000£225,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Ash.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Ash.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£197£202£158
2017£248£179£206£202
2018£251£190£256£204
2019£249£143£216£198
2020£253£186£272£257
2021£261£222£264£225
2022£334£238£296£248
2023£319£232£271£255
2024£305£179£285£258
2025£292£226£292£240
2026£299£324£314£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Ash.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Ash in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about King's Ash

Is King's Ash safe?

King's Ash records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in King's Ash?

The median sale price in King's Ash is £230,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in King's Ash?

King's Ash has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is King's Ash?

King's Ash scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in King's Ash sits around rank 8,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in King's Ash?

The average household income in King's Ash is around £44,988 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for King's Ash?

King's Ash is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jackie Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yvonne Marie Twelves (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in King's Ash

TQ33NL

Marldon Road

TQ33SF

Kerria Close

TQ33NT

Titchfield Gardens

TQ33HD

Tallow Wood Close

TQ33TN

Luscombe Road

TQ33SR

Smallcombe Road

TQ33TF

Foxhole Road

TQ33SX

Spencer Road

TQ33TW

Luscombe Crescent

TQ33TS

Great Parks Road

TQ33YN

Queen Elizabeth Drive

TQ33FQ

Polperro Close

TQ33TB

Foxhole Road

TQ33NU

Hodson Close

TQ33PX

Overclose

TQ33NG

Dunstone Park Road

TQ33GS

Trelissick Road

TQ33RX

Smallcombe Road

TQ33TQ

Abelia Close

TQ33FL

Smallcombe Road

TQ33PQ

Hoyles Road

TQ33JQ

Barton Avenue

TQ33FY

Charlestown Road

TQ33XG

Kings Ash Road

TQ33GU

Trelissick Road

TQ33UZ

Belfield Road

TQ33NP

Rosemary Gardens

TQ33JE

Barton Crescent

TQ33XU

Underidge Close

TQ33TE

Foxhole Road

TQ33ND

Marldon Road

TQ33HZ

Ailescombe Road

TQ33TT

Kings Ash Road

TQ33NJ

Marldon Road

TQ33FD

St Johns Terrace

TQ33SQ

Helston Close

TQ33GY

Trelissick Road

TQ33XP

Underidge Drive

TQ33PR

Redwell Road

TQ33FN

Trelissick Close

TQ33SW

Smallcombe Road

TQ33XL

Kings Ash Road

TQ33SU

Foxhole Road

TQ33SN

Redwell Lane

TQ33GJ

Trelissick Road

TQ33SH

Barton Drive

TQ33PJ

Hoyles Road

TQ33SG

Spruce Way

TQ33PF

Pines Road

TQ33XH

Dunstone Park Road

TQ33TR

Highfield Crescent

TQ33NN

Marldon Road

TQ33TJ

Smallcombe Road

TQ33LU

Lutyens Drive

TQ33GZ

Trelissick Road

TQ33JG

Barton Avenue

TQ33XB

Belfield Road

TQ33SS

Foxhole Road

TQ33NA

Dixon Close

TQ33UT

Pembroke Road

TQ33SZ

Spencer Road

TQ33GE

Heligan Drive

TQ33SP

Smallcombe Road

TQ33NW

Marldon Road

TQ33PG

Pines Road

TQ33GL

Fishacre Close

TQ33LY

Marldon Road

TQ33LT

Chartwell Close

TQ33XW

Luscombe Road

TQ33NF

Dunstone Park Road

TQ33PL

Ramshill Road

TQ33UY

Belfield Road

TQ33JB

Barton Gardens

TQ33PB

Honeysuckle Close

TQ33JD

Barton Road

TQ33GR

Earlswood Drive

TQ33UP

Fernicombe Road

TQ33LZ

James Avenue

TQ33SL

Smallcombe Road

TQ33GH

Holne Moor Close

TQ33ST

Foxhole Road

TQ33PT

Langridge Road

TQ33ZU

Luscombe Lane

TQ33EY

Spencer Road

TQ33YL

Luscombe Road

TQ33GX

Montesson Close

TQ33XT

King's Ash

TQ33PU

Redwell Road

TQ33TL

Luscombe Road

TQ33JA

Barton Avenue

TQ33UU

New Park Road

TQ33YR

Queen Elizabeth Drive

TQ33PE

Pines Road

TQ33TP

Highfield Crescent

TQ33NQ

Marldon Road

TQ33FG

Fernicombe Close

TQ33YW

Dukes Close

TQ33SJ

Smallcombe Road

TQ33XS

Underidge Road

TQ33NB

Marldon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.