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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£283
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £285K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £283 per square foot) in King's Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £470,000.

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£352,000£299
Semi-Detached39£224,000£284
Terraced22£223,750£239
Flats6£129,000£204

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£165,000£140,600
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£224,250£218,750
2026£343,500£142,500£225,000£220,000
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£209£157
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£241
2023£319£232£271£255
2024£305£179£285£258
2025£292£226£289£240
2026£304£251£286£276
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torbay district.

Band A£1,647
Band B£1,921
Band C£2,196
Band D£2,470
Band E£3,019
Band F£3,568
Band G£4,117
Band H£4,941

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for King's Ash ward.

Local councillors

Jackie Thomas

King's Ash - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Yvonne Marie Twelves

King's Ash - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin King's Ash

TQ33XX

Two Acre Close

TQ33TD

Foxhole Road

TQ33GT

Montesson Road

TQ33FS

Pencarrow Road

TQ33PH

Hoyles Road

TQ33PA

Dunstone Close

TQ33GF

Trentham Close

TQ33UX

Fernicombe Road

TQ33XF

Kings Ash Road

TQ33JJ

Watkins Way

TQ33GP

Lanhydrock Close

TQ33GW

Trelissick Road

TQ33XA

Pimm Road

TQ33PP

Ramshill Road

TQ33XY

Higher Ramshill Lane

TQ33PD

Dunstone Rise

TQ33JF

Hillside Road

TQ33ZW

Luscombe Road

TQ33PY

Redwell Road

TQ33XZ

Kings Ash Road

TQ33TU

Kings Ash Road

TQ33YS

Queen Elizabeth Drive

TQ33FR

Alfriston Road

TQ33GD

Mulberry Close

TQ33XD

Fernicombe Road

TQ33GQ

Luscombe Close

TQ33NE

Marldon Road

TQ33YP

Queen Elizabeth Drive

TQ33GN

Cotehele Drive

TQ33NS

Marldon Road

TQ33GB

Mulberry Close

TQ33FW

Smallcombe Road

TQ33TA

Foxhole Road

TQ33TG

Barton Close

TQ33PW

Ramshill Road

TQ33FX

Clovelly Rise

TQ33UR

Pembroke Road

TQ33LA

Lutyens Drive

TQ33SY

Spencer Road

TQ33HY

Barton Avenue

TQ33GG

Woburn Close

TQ33PN

Ramshill Road

TQ33PS

Redwell Road

TQ33TH

Jasmine Grove

TQ33GA

Whitebeam Close

TQ33FH

Underidge Lane

TQ33NZ

Blakey Down Lane