River Close, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot
House prices, sold prices and local information for TQ12 3SF.
At a glance
9 property sales on River Close, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £242,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £253,750. That is 20% below the Newton Abbot average of £302,862 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on River Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all TQ12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £253,750 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £217,500 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £207,500 | 27 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on River Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, River Close TQ12 3SF | 9 Jun 2026 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, River Close TQ12 3SF | 27 Mar 2026 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, River Close TQ12 3SF | 27 Feb 2026 | £207,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, River Close TQ12 3SF | 31 Jan 2023 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, River Close TQ12 3SF | 4 Jun 2021 | £247,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, River Close TQ12 3SF | 25 May 2018 | £219,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, River Close TQ12 3SF | 30 Nov 2017 | £227,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, River Close TQ12 3SF | 15 Aug 2017 | £183,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, River Close TQ12 3SF | 7 Oct 2016 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, River Close | £227,500 (Nov 2017) → £247,500 (Jun 2021) → £340,000 (Jan 2023) → £305,000 (Jun 2026) | +34% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near River Close
Crime
86 crimes were reported within about a mile of River Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
River Close is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren Flood alert area
- River Teign area Flood alert area
- River Dart area Flood alert area
- South Devon Estuaries Flood alert area
- South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near River Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rydon Primary School 373 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Glendinning Academy 131 pupils | Free schools special | 7–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Haytor View Community Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy 84 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| South Devon UTC 184 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Teign School 1,111 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School 100 pupils | Primary Christian | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Newton Abbot station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Teignmouth station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Torre station 5.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Woodmere Way (NE-bound, Greenhill Way) 5 min walk
- Woodmere Way (SW-bound, Greenhill Way) 5 min walk
- Kings Court (opp, Greenhill Way) 6 min walk
- Kings Court (N-bound, Greenhill Way) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingsteignton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Whiteway Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot · 0.7 mi - Buckland Surgery
1 Raleigh Road, Buckland, Newton Abbot · 0.8 mi - Devon Square Surgery
44 Devon Square, Newton Abbot · 1.1 mi - Cricketfield Surgery
Cricketfield Road, Newton Abbot · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 957 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,208 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 79% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 79% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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