Kingskerswell vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingskerswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. For families, Kingskerswell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Kingskerswell
N/A
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Kingskerswell
392
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Kingskerswell
67.8
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Kingskerswell
£28,061
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Newton Abbot commands an average of £354,930, compared with £327,611 in Kingskerswell – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Kingskerswell is a flat at £110,375, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Newton Abbot (£179,673 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newton Abbot prices grew faster — 36% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Kingskerswell and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Kingskerswell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 77.8% in Newton Abbot. There are 1 schools in Kingskerswell and 12 in Newton Abbot.
Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton Abbot School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kingskerswell | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Kingskerswell and 392.0 Mbps in Newton Abbot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89% of premises in Kingskerswell and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Kingskerswell and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (392 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kingskerswell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Newton Abbot averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,305 in Kingskerswell and £1,305 in Newton Abbot. 55% of homes in Kingskerswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Newton Abbot.
Kingskerswell has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell and £28,060.7 in Newton Abbot. The median age is 49.5 in Kingskerswell and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Kingskerswell versus 68.6% in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Kingskerswell and 53.1% in Newton Abbot.
| Indicator | Kingskerswell | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,217 | 29,141 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,060.7 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.7% | 32.7% |
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