Kingsteignton
Parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.563, -3.599 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 86 74 |
| Population: | 11,360 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
Kingsteignton is a historic civil parish and town in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, sitting on the lower slopes above the River Teign and close to Newton Abbot. Its position on the edge of the rolling countryside that leads towards Dartmoor gives a mix of attractive river valley scenery and views towards moorland, with a townscape of older stone buildings and more recent housing that reflects steady growth over the 20th century.
Kingsteignton has medieval roots - its name hints at early royal connections - and a long local story of agriculture, small-scale industry and quarrying in the Teign valley. Today it combines a strong village community with commuter links to nearby towns: there are active local clubs, churches and schools, a handful of surviving traditional businesses and social events that keep a distinct local identity while serving a population that increasingly works across the Newton Abbot and Exeter area.
Postcode districts covering Kingsteignton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 11.4 miles
- Torquay 6.2 miles
- Paignton 8.4 miles
- Newton Abbot 2.5 miles
- Exmouth 10.1 miles
- Tiverton 24 miles
- Teignmouth 4.4 miles
- Brixham 12.3 miles
- Sidmouth 18.1 miles
- Tavistock 24 miles
- Ivybridge 18.5 miles
- Honiton 23.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kingsteignton Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Kingsteignton West Ward 0.9 miles
- Kingsteignton East Ward 1 mile
- Ideford Parish 1.5 miles
- Bushell Ward 2 miles
- Teigngrace Built-up area 2 miles
- Chudleigh Knighton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bradley Ward 2.3 miles
- Newton Abbot Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Heathfield Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Bishopsteignton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Buckland & Milber Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Kingsteignton
TQ13 0AJ, TQ12 3SL, TQ12 3QW, TQ12 3LU, TQ12 3AY, TQ12 3NQ, TQ13 0AG, TQ12 3FH, TQ12 3NY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 14.4 miles
- Cardiff Airport 58.7 miles
- Newton Abbot Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Teignmouth Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels in Kingsteignton Ad
Schools in Kingsteignton
- Rydon Primary School Primary
- St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
- Teign School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 1.7 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 6.6 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 6.8 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 7 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 8.6 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 9.2 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 10.2 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 11.6 miles
- St James Park Stadium 12.1 miles
- University of Exeter University 12.2 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 12.5 miles