Town Pop. 5,346

Living in Kingsbridge: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingsbridge is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 61/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Kingsbridge places 4th of 12 in the TQ7 postcode district.

Its lifestyle score runs 15 points above the TQ7 district's 18/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Transport (11), healthcare (26), schools (27) and bills (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TQ7 postcode district.

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Kingsbridge scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
115 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 242 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 109 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 67 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other theft 40 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 115 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridge Street 43 crimes
  2. 2 A379 34 crimes
  3. 3 Bus/Coach Station 32 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Kingsbridge AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Alvington Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Kingsbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital15.9 mi
Derriford Hospital17.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)31.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,526 patients per GP
5dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
35
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 190 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.3%Student3.3%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership64.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Ivybridge 9.5 mi
Totnes 11.2 mi
Paignton 13.9 mi
J31 M5 29.4 mi
J31 M5 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 49
Detached £480,000 11
Terraced £240,000 17
Flat / Maisonette £220,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£170k £316k £465k £611k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

West Charleton 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
South Milton 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Malborough 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Salcombe 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chillington 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thurlestone 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stokenham 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Inner Hope 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Slapton (South Hams) 36 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsbridge a nice place to live?

Kingsbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsbridge is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingsbridge?

Kingsbridge has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 615 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsbridge are Kingsbridge Academy and West Alvington Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Kingsbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Kingsbridge?

The current median house price in Kingsbridge is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £480,000, terraced £240,000, flat £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 49 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kingsbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsbridge

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