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Kingsteignton West

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About

Kingsteignton West ward lies on the northern edge of the town of Kingsteignton, bordering the outskirts of Newton Abbot. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties set along quiet, leafy streets. It contains local amenities including schools and shops that serve the immediate community, with the wider facilities of the town centre easily accessible.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the River Teign, with some areas offering views towards the estuary and the wooded slopes of the opposite bank. A notable local landmark is the historic Rackerhayes Inn, a thatched pub that has long served as a community hub. The geography gently rises from the river, giving way to open fields and farmland on its western boundaries.

Area overview

On average Kingsteignton West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsteignton West is £55,386 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingsteignton West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kingsteignton West is home to around 6,047 people, with a population density of about 374.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsteignton West Population
6,047
Population density
374.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.47(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.53(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.1(+24%)
Other theft
3.14(-44%)
Public order
2.98(-55%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,836
96.61%
Other White
62
1.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.35%
Other
20
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.26%
Total population: 6,041

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,276
25.74%
Level 3 (A level)
936
18.88%
No qualifications
882
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
790
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
555
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,958

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,039
40.63%
Owns with a mortgage
877
34.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
328
12.83%
Other social rented
170
6.65%
Other forms of private rent
68
2.66%
Total households: 2,557

Property prices in Kingsteignton West

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Kingsteignton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £553,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingsteignton West 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 Kingsteignton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£393,000
Semi-Detached20£290,500
Terraced20£220,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsteignton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsteignton West.

Data Sources

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