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About

Kingsbridge sits at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary in the South Hams district of Devon. The town occupies the point where the estuary narrows into a network of tidal creeks and mudflats, with small-boat moorings and slipways used by local craft. Streets slope down from the town centre toward the quay, and lanes and farmland rise from the surrounding valley. The estuary’s channels change with the tide, so footpaths and waterside routes give repeated views of shifting sand and salt marshes and of boats hauled up at low water.

The town functions as a local market and service centre, with a main high street of shops, cafés and public services clustered around the square and town hall. Community facilities include a library, a leisure centre and spaces for seasonal fairs and markets. Walking and cycling routes run out from the centre along the estuary edge and into the rolling fields of the South Hams, making the town a practical base for exploring local lanes and coastal paths.

Area overview

On average Kingsbridge has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsbridge is £47,933 per year. The median sale price in Kingsbridge is £290,000 (around £323 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £420,000. There are 3 schools in Kingsbridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kingsbridge is home to around 6,285 people, with a population density of about 430.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsbridge Population
6,285
Population density
430.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.82(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.02(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.66(+64%)
Shoplifting
5.25(-21%)
Public order
4.93(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,927
94.24%
Other White
199
3.16%
Irish
27
0.43%
Other
23
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.24%
Total population: 6,289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,767
33.11%
No qualifications
865
16.21%
Level 3 (A level)
859
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
807
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 5,336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,189
40.58%
Owns with a mortgage
612
20.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
485
16.55%
Other social rented
415
14.16%
Social rents from council
117
3.99%
Total households: 2,930

Property prices in Kingsbridge

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £323
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £420K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Kingsbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,616 up to £945,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£535,000£389
Semi-Detached7£295,000£303
Terraced29£240,000£283
Flats26£192,500£322

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£158,000£219,000£203,000
2017£400,000£158,500£292,500£210,000
2018£377,500£155,000£248,000£219,250
2019£382,500£145,000£233,125£217,500
2020£450,000£165,000£265,000£244,000
2021£457,475£175,500£290,000£247,500
2022£542,500£193,000£388,000£297,500
2023£484,950£189,750£330,750£272,500
2024£575,000£210,000£305,000£290,000
2025£560,000£215,000£295,000£286,250
2026£480,000£180,000£334,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£213£243£234
2017£294£227£255£244
2018£313£258£260£250
2019£346£212£290£243
2020£317£267£276£285
2021£374£257£315£300
2022£370£290£358£340
2023£370£287£365£322
2024£396£351£348£325
2025£411£306£328£313
2026£359£316£337£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsbridge in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Hams district.

Band A£1,743
Band B£2,034
Band C£2,325
Band D£2,615
Band E£3,196
Band F£3,778
Band G£4,359
Band H£5,230

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