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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 moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
115
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
66.84(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.11(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.65(+79%)
Other theft
8.83(+57%)
Shoplifting
7.55(+13%)
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

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in King's Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for King's Ash 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 King's Ash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£343,500
Flats4£146,500
Semi-Detached28£230,000
Terraced19£210,000

10 years median price trend in King's Ash

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Ash.

All postcodes in King's Ash

TQ33TE

Foxhole Road

TQ33FX

Clovelly Rise

TQ33NL

Marldon Road

TQ33FQ

Polperro Close

TQ33FH

Underidge Lane

TQ33NU

Hodson Close

TQ33TW

Luscombe Crescent

TQ33NW

Marldon Road

TQ33PH

Hoyles Road

TQ33FR

Alfriston Road

TQ33LZ

James Avenue

TQ33TS

Great Parks Road

TQ33YN

Queen Elizabeth Drive

TQ33FS

Pencarrow Road

TQ33PE

Pines Road

TQ33UR

Pembroke Road

TQ33XB

Belfield Road

TQ33EY

Spencer Road

TQ33JB

Barton Gardens

TQ33NZ

Blakey Down Lane

TQ33LA

Lutyens Drive

TQ33PF

Pines Road

TQ33SS

Foxhole Road

TQ33XG

Kings Ash Road

TQ33SJ

Smallcombe Road

TQ33XP

Underidge Drive

TQ33SP

Smallcombe Road

TQ33YS

Queen Elizabeth Drive

TQ33UP

Fernicombe Road

TQ33GB

Mulberry Close

TQ33HZ

Ailescombe Road

TQ33ND

Marldon Road

TQ33RX

Smallcombe Road

TQ33ZW

Luscombe Road

TQ33GS

Trelissick Road

TQ33LU

Lutyens Drive

TQ33UU

New Park Road

TQ33XY

Higher Ramshill Lane

TQ33GA

Whitebeam Close

TQ33JG

Barton Avenue

TQ33PW

Ramshill Road

TQ33SR

Smallcombe Road

TQ33SZ

Spencer Road

TQ33GF

Trentham Close

TQ33NG

Dunstone Park Road

TQ33XD

Fernicombe Road

TQ33TR

Highfield Crescent

Data Sources

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