Water Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot
House prices, sold prices and local information for TQ12 5EU.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Water Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 18 Jul 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £141,000. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Water Lane range from £120,000 to £195,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Water Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Water Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TQ12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £141,000 | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £195,000 | 20 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Water Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Church, Water Lane TQ12 5EU | 16 Sep 2022 | £120,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 18, Water Lane TQ12 5EU | 18 Jul 2022 | £162,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Water Lane TQ12 5EU | 20 Aug 2021 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Water Lane TQ12 5EU | 1 May 2020 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Water Lane TQ12 5EU | 20 Jan 2017 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Water Lane TQ12 5EU | 3 Mar 2016 | £140,000 | Terraced | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Water Lane
Crime
22 crimes were reported within about a mile of Water Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Water Lane is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren Flood alert area
- South Devon Rivers Flood alert area
- River Teign area Flood alert area
- River Dart area Flood alert area
- South Devon Estuaries 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 Water Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School 353 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Shiphay Learning Academy 373 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Lodestar Academy 38 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Decoy Primary School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Abbotskerswell Primary School 102 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School 694 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School 1,087 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Lift Barton Hill 568 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Torre station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Newton Abbot station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Torquay station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Arch (N-bound, Torquay Road) 1 min walk
- Southey Crescent (SE-bound, Torquay Road) 2 min walk
- The Sloop (S-bound, Newton Road) 3 min walk
- Garage (opp, Fore Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice
The Health Centre, School Road, Newton Abbot · 0.3 mi - Buckland Surgery
1 Raleigh Road, Buckland, Newton Abbot · 2.3 mi - Albany Surgery
Grace House, Scott Close, Newton Abbot · 2.5 mi - Devon Square Surgery
44 Devon Square, Newton Abbot · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Torquay Road, Torquay · 0.8 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Torbay · 1.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Torquay · 1.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Shiphay Torquay · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 1.3 mi
- Shiphay Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- May House Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
- Ocean Orthodontic Clinic · 1.5 mi
- Riviera Dental Surgery · 1.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 696 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,608 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Teignbridge with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Water Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Teignbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 97.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Teignbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 44.8% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 47.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Teignbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.5% | 5.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Teignbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.6% | 32.8% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 15.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Teignbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 45.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Teignbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.5% | 41.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.5% | 14.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.4% | 13.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Teignbridge.
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