Town Pop. 11,264

Living in Kingsteignton: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingsteignton scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 48/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

No other settlement in the TQ12 postcode district scores higher. Kingsteignton leads all 11. It scores 7 points above the TQ12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Broadband (89) and safety (85) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 269 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 138 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 49 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 37 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 111 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oakymead Park 42 crimes
  2. 2 Homers Crescent 39 crimes
  3. 3 Race Track 21 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
41
9 schools in area · 17 within 4km
5Good4Ungraded
  • All Saints Marsh CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Rydon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • South Devon UTCSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Teign SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bearnes Voluntary Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Kingsteignton SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Newton Abbot CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital4.3 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)11 mi
Derriford Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,581 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 254 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2%Retired26.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
36
Newton Abbot 1.4 mi
Teignmouth 4.4 mi
Torre 5.8 mi
J31 M5 9.4 mi
J31 M5 9.9 mi
J30 M5 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £262,500 68
Detached £355,000 27
Semi-detached £260,000 21
Terraced £218,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£206k £280k £356k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newton Abbot 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shaldon 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsteignton a nice place to live?

Kingsteignton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kingsteignton is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingsteignton?

Kingsteignton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 657 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsteignton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsteignton are All Saints Marsh CofE Academy, Rydon Primary School and South Devon UTC, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Kingsteignton in total.

What are house prices like in Kingsteignton?

The current median house price in Kingsteignton is £262,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £355,000, semi-detached £260,000, terraced £218,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kingsteignton in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsteignton

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