Kingsbridge vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Paignton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 68% lower. For families, Paignton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingsbridge
£482,836
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Kingsbridge
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingsbridge
50.0%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kingsbridge
198.1
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Kingsbridge
66.8
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Kingsbridge
£29,455
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Kingsbridge commands an average of £482,836, compared with £287,841 in Paignton – a difference of 68%. The most affordable entry point in Kingsbridge is a flat at £256,074, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 70% pricier in Kingsbridge (£676,267 vs £396,684).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Kingsbridge and Paignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Paignton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Kingsbridge. There are 2 schools in Kingsbridge and 15 in Paignton.
Kingsbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kingsbridge | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.2 Mbps in Paignton and 198.1 Mbps in Kingsbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 76.6% of premises in Kingsbridge and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 31.6% in Kingsbridge and 78.7% in Paignton.
Paignton is the faster of the two by 110% on average download speed (415 vs 198 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Paignton, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 66.8 (band C) in Kingsbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Kingsbridge and £1,177 in Paignton. 53.3% of homes in Kingsbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.2% in Paignton.
Paignton has more energy-efficient housing — 55.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,455 in Kingsbridge and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 50.3 in Kingsbridge and 49 in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Kingsbridge and 50.4% in Paignton. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Kingsbridge versus 64.1% in Paignton. Kingsbridge has a population of 5,682 and Paignton has 67,772.
| Indicator | Kingsbridge | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,682 | 67,772 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £29,455 | £26,577 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.9% | 25.3% |
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