Kingskerswell vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Paignton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. For families, Kingskerswell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Kingskerswell
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kingskerswell
392
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Kingskerswell
67.8
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Kingskerswell
£28,061
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Kingskerswell commands an average of £327,611, compared with £287,841 in Paignton – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Kingskerswell is a flat at £110,375, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Paignton (£158,765 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Kingskerswell and Paignton 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 100% in Paignton. There are 1 schools in Kingskerswell and 15 in Paignton.
Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Kingskerswell | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.2 Mbps in Paignton and 392.0 Mbps in Kingskerswell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89% of premises in Kingskerswell and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Kingskerswell and 78.7% in Paignton.
Paignton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (415 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kingskerswell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Paignton averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,305 in Kingskerswell and £1,177 in Paignton. 55% of homes in Kingskerswell 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 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 49.5 in Kingskerswell and 49 in Paignton. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Kingskerswell versus 64.1% in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Kingskerswell and 50.4% in Paignton.
| Indicator | Kingskerswell | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,217 | 67,772 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £28,060.7 | £26,577 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.7% | 25.3% |
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