Kingsdown Close is in Teignmouth and in Teignbridge district. TQ14 9AX is located in the Teignmouth West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsdown Close, Teignmouth, TQ14 9AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TQ14 9AP, TQ14 9AR, TQ14 9AU, TQ14 9AY, TQ14 9AZ, TQ14 9AS, TQ14 9BA, TQ14 9AJ, TQ14 9AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ14 9AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 26.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 49.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.7% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 41.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 39.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 20% | 13.5% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 12.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 16.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 42.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 96.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsdown Close was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Teignmouth Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsdown Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Teignmouth Central and the 146th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headland View Kingsdown Close, Teignmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-05-05 | £439,290 |
| Headland View Kingsdown Close, Teignmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-02-03 | £337,572 |
| 5 Kingsdown Close, Teignmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-09-02 | £269,487 |
| Starboard Side Kingsdown Close, Teignmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2012-10-19 | £487,605 |
| Starboard Side Kingsdown Close, Teignmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2009-09-16 | £515,119 |
TQ14 9AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Fourth Avenue , TQ14 9DT | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Mill Lane Mill Lane , TQ14 9BB | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaldon Primary School Bridge Road , Shaldon TQ14 0DD | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsteignton School Cockhaven Close , Bishopsteington TQ14 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pow Wow Cafe Shop | 87 - 89 Kingsway Teignmouth Devon | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth RFC | 131 Bitton Park Road Teignmouth Devon | 429 yd | |
| Teignmouth Football Club | Coombe Lane Teignmouth Devon | 840 yd | |
| The Shipwrights Arms | Shipwrights Arms Verbena Terrace Ringmore Road Shaldon Teignmouth Devon | 1,026 yd | |
| London Inn | The Green Shaldon Teignmouth Devon | 1,052 yd | |
| White Ensign Club | 2 Bitton Park Road Teignmouth Devon | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Crown Chinese Takeaway | 102 Bitton Park Road Teignmouth Devon | 427 yd | |
| Teignmouth Grill | 135 Bitton Park Road Teignmouth Devon | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 106 Bitton Park Road Teignmouth Devon | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Sports Centre BROADMEADOW INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 256 yd |
| Bitton Park BITTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Our Lady & St Patricks Roman Catholic Primary School FOURTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Teignmouth Afc COOMBE LANE | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| King George V Playing Field SHORESIDE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Shaldon Primary School BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.