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About

Kingsteignton is a parish situated on the northern edge of the town of Newton Abbot, within the Teignbridge district. The area is largely residential, with housing developments interspersed with older village sections around the historic church. It is bordered by the A380 road, which provides a major transport link, and contains areas of light industrial and commercial use along its eastern side.

The landscape is characterised by the River Teign, which forms its western boundary, and there are several local nature reserves including Rackerhayes. The area is known for its annual tradition of 'Apple Pie Fair', a historic celebration dating back centuries. Farming and clay extraction have been significant local industries, with the latter leaving a marked legacy on parts of the surrounding topography.

Area overview

On average Kingsteignton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsteignton is £51,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Kingsteignton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsteignton is home to around 9,234 people, with a population density of about 2,442.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsteignton Population
9,234
Population density
2,442.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.71(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.37(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-35%)
Other theft
3.79(-33%)
Shoplifting
3.47(-48%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,893
96.31%
Other White
112
1.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.32%
Irish
27
0.29%
Total population: 9,234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,901
25.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,478
19.46%
No qualifications
1,294
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,236
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
898
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 7,597

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,514
38.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,292
32.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
563
14.15%
Other social rented
364
9.15%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.34%
Total households: 3,978

Property prices in Kingsteignton

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Kingsteignton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £712,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingsteignton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£164,500
Detached40£381,250
Terraced32£220,750
Semi-Detached31£282,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsteignton

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

All postcodes in Kingsteignton

TQ123HE

Clifford Close

TQ123GJ

Linhay Drive

TQ123SQ

Ashridge Gardens

TQ123ES

Tweenways

TQ123AS

Fore Street

TQ123YU

Kings Coombe Drive

TQ123BU

Primrose Close

TQ123DA

Elm Drive

TQ123NJ

Exeter Road

TQ123DE

Cooks Close

TQ123BJ

Homers Close

TQ123HA

Arch Cottages

TQ123TR

Ferncombe Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.