Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton
Teignbridge 001 · 4 sub-areas · 5,610 residents
Teignbridge 001 is a rural stretch of the Teignbridge district in Devon's South West, home to around 5,610 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £854 a month — well below the national median for a 2-bed — making it one of the more affordable corners of the South West. The trade-off is limited public transport and a long journey to any major employment hub.
Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton is a settled residential pocket of Teignbridge. The bigger gravitational centre is Bristol, around 134 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £944 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton in Teignbridge
Living in Tedburn, Shillingford & Higher Ashton
Teignbridge 001 sits within the Teignbridge district of Devon, a largely rural and semi-rural area where owner-occupation is the dominant tenure and the pace of life is noticeably quieter than a city. Over four in five homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, and the population skews noticeably older than most English neighbourhoods — something that shapes almost everything about daily life here, from the local amenities to the community feel.
Rents are low by national and regional standards. A two-bedroom home runs around £854 a month, and even a three-bedroom is typically under £1,100 — significantly less than the national two-bedroom median of around £1,200. That affordability is real, but it comes with context: median resident salaries sit at roughly £28,900 a year, and rent currently absorbs around half of take-home pay for renters, which is a tight ratio even at these price levels. The median house price of around £490,000 also makes buying a stretch — around eight and a half years of saving for a deposit at typical local earnings.
The population here is distinctly mature. Nearly a third of residents are 65 or older, and the 50–64 age group accounts for around a quarter more. Younger adults — those aged 18 to 34 — make up fewer than one in eight residents. That demographic profile means this is predominantly a settled, established community: couples, retirees, and families who've been here for years rather than somewhere drawing young professionals or first-time renters.
Practically speaking, getting around without a car is difficult. Over half of residents commute by car, and just 1.5% use public transport. The nearest rail station is roughly 6 km away in a straight line — a journey that needs a car for most people — and the nearest major employment centre is around two and a half hours away by public transport. Broadband coverage has gaps, with only around 11% of premises able to access gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Teignbridge 001 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, low-crime, and genuinely affordable to rent. The landscape is rural Devon, which means greenspace is close — around 39% of the area is within easy reach of green space. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, public transport is minimal, and the community skews older. If you work from home and want a peaceful, lower-cost base in the South West, it fits well.
- What is the rent in Teignbridge 001?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £643 a month, a two-bedroom around £854, and a three-bedroom around £1,066. Rents are well below the national two-bedroom median of around £1,200. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as indicative rather than exact.
- Is Teignbridge 001 safe?
- Yes — it's a low-crime area. The recorded crime rate is around 28 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a rural, owner-occupied community with an older demographic, which typically correlates with lower crime across the board.
- What's the commute from Teignbridge 001 to the nearest major city?
- It's a long one by public transport. The nearest major employment hub is around two and a half hours away by public transport, and London takes over three hours by rail. Most residents drive — over half commute by car — and the nearest rail station is around 6 km away, so you'll need to drive to it. Nearly 40% of residents work from home, which is unusually high and reflects the area's remoteness.
- Who lives in Teignbridge 001?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a third of residents are 65 or over, and over half are above 50. It's a community of couples, retirees, and long-term residents rather than young professionals or renters. Over 80% own their homes, and the area is notably homogeneous — over 94% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Teignbridge 001?
- There are five schools within a typical catchment radius, but only around 29% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 15.6 km away, so families may need to travel or plan carefully around catchment areas. Check current Ofsted ratings directly before making decisions.
- How affordable is buying a home in Teignbridge 001?
- It's a stretch. The median sale price is around £490,000, and at typical local earnings of roughly £28,900 a year, it takes around eight and a half years to save a deposit. That's a long timeline. Renting is the more realistic option for most working-age residents, though even renting absorbs around half of take-home pay at median earnings.