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Teignmouth West

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About

Teignmouth West ward occupies the western section of the coastal town of Teignmouth, bordering the estuary of the River Teign. Its area includes residential streets, the working harbour, and a stretch of the town's main beach. The ward is defined by its relationship with the water, containing the pier and the lifeboat station. The rear of the historic Den, a large greenspace, also falls within its boundaries.

The area's economy is connected to the port, with fishing vessels and a ferry service operating from the quay. Inland, the ward comprises housing from various periods, including Victorian terraces near the seafront. A notable local feature is the presence of the country's oldest passenger railway hotel, the Railway Inn, reflecting the town's long transport history. The ward functions as a mixed residential and maritime district.

Area overview

On average Teignmouth West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Teignmouth West is £44,793 per year. There are 2 schools in Teignmouth West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Teignmouth West is home to around 5,024 people, with a population density of about 3,567.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Teignmouth West Population
5,024
Population density
3,567.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.43(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.81(+157%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.12(+148%)
Shoplifting
15.53(+133%)
Other theft
15.33(+172%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,759
94.69%
Other White
104
2.07%
Irish
25
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.46%
Other Asian
20
0.4%
Total population: 5,026

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,103
27.48%
Level 3 (A level)
777
19.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
666
16.59%
No qualifications
632
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
445
11.09%
Total 16+ residents: 4,014

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
743
34.48%
Owns with a mortgage
646
29.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
14.94%
Other social rented
277
12.85%
Social rents from council
92
4.27%
Total households: 2,155

Property prices in Teignmouth West

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 in Teignmouth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£365,000
Flats9£165,000
Semi-Detached11£289,000
Terraced27£245,000

10 years median price trend in Teignmouth West

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.