Kingsteignton vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Paignton offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. For families, Kingsteignton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Kingsteignton
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kingsteignton
392
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Kingsteignton
67.8
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Kingsteignton
£28,061
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Paignton is £287,841, which is 4% less than Kingsteignton at £298,317. The most affordable entry point in Kingsteignton is a flat at £163,786, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 3% pricier in Kingsteignton (£163,786 vs £158,765).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Kingsteignton and Paignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestKingsteignton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Paignton. Kingsteignton has 4 schools in total, while Paignton has 15.
Kingsteignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Kingsteignton | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 15 |
| Primary | 3 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Paignton offers faster average downloads at 415.2 Mbps, compared to 392.0 Mbps in Kingsteignton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89% of premises in Kingsteignton and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Kingsteignton 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
Homes in Kingsteignton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Paignton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,305 in Kingsteignton and £1,177 in Paignton. 55% of homes in Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 49.5 in Kingsteignton and 49 in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Kingsteignton and 50.4% in Paignton. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Kingsteignton versus 64.1% in Paignton.
| Indicator | Kingsteignton | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,945 | 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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