Higher Down Kenton, Teignbridge
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX6), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39801617.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £654,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 4, D: 2, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Teignbridge costs £2,643 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Starcross, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbank Practice, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £654,000 | £654,000 | £654,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £510,000 | £420,000 | £600,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £157,250 | £157,000 | £157,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 2 EX6 8NG | Detached | £654,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2021 | 7A EX6 8NG | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2021 | 2 EX6 8NG | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2018 | 4 EX6 8NG | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2013 | 7A EX6 8NG | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2012 | 3 EX6 8NG | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2009 | 7A EX6 8NG | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2008 | ROSEHILL EX6 8NG | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2005 | 6 EX6 8NG | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 1 EX6 8NG | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 10 EX6 8NG | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 8 Jul 1998 | 1 EX6 8NG | Detached | £157,500 | |
| 14 Jan 1998 | 5 EX6 8NG | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 2 EX6 8NG | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 8 Jan 1996 | 2 EX6 8NG | Detached | £140,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (10). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 2009 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Teignbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,643 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,762 | £2,056 | £2,349 | £2,643 | £3,230 | £3,818 | £4,405 | £5,286 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Kenton. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX6 8NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX6 8ND | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 19 m and 27 m above sea level (23 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX6 8ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX6 8NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Starcross 107,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Lympstone Village 93,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Lympstone Commando 87,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Triangle Kenton | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Railway Station Topsham | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing Powderham | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 84.6 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Westbank Practice | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Lympstone Dental Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Forensic Services Langdon Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Exmouth Police | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Telegraph Hill Cashzone | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 190 m south-east. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m south-east |
| Leslie House | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Powderham Castle Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| The Belvedere | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Powderham Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Oxton House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ringsdon Clump | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Exwell Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Powderham Pool | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| The Ridge | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Ornamental Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Colleywell Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 15 |
3 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Teignbridge: see them on the Teignbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vicarage Bed And Breakfast EX6 8NG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Rodean Restaurant EX6 8LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Chi Restaurant And Bar EX6 8LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Little Adventures Play Cafe EX6 8LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Street (6); On or near High Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
High Street · High Street · Torrington Place · Willsland Close · Church Street · Belle View · Chiverstone Road · East Town Lane · Fore Street · Slittercombe Lane · Pitt Hill · Victoria Close
All the streets in EX6 and across Teignbridge.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.