Teignbridge: population and statistics
Teignbridge has a population of 138,607 (2025) across 673.7 km², or 206 people per km². It ranks 208 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 138,607 residents
- 673.7 km²
- 206 people/km²
Teignbridge in numbers
Population of Teignbridge over time
Teignbridge had 128,566 residents in 2015 and 138,607 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 133,869 |
| 2021 | 135,189 |
| 2022 | 135,899 |
| 2023 | 137,306 |
| 2024 | 138,296 |
| 2025 | 138,607 |
All indicators for Teignbridge
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Teignbridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 23.2% | 20.4% | ranked 22 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.2% | 16.2% | 17.4% | ranked 314 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Teignbridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 66,000 dwellings | 2,721,250 | 27,429,300 | ranked 170 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 32.1% | 31.7% | 31.6% | ranked 154 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.5% | 20.6% | 18.1% | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 59,837 households | 143,797 | 61,440 | ranked 169 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 84.2% | 80.6% | 84.7% | ranked 164 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 13.9% | 18.6% | 14.8% | ranked 168 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.6% | 66.9% | 67.3% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.9% | 19.7% | 17.6% | ranked 148 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 9.5% | 13.3% | 14.3% | ranked 297 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £302,368 | £307,411 | £272,474 | ranked 151 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 258 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Teignbridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 67.2% | 67.1% | 76.7% | ranked 252 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.2% | 10.3% | 7.8% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 6.4% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 75 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Teignbridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,730 sites | 278,765 | 3,232,440 | ranked 184 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.6 per 1,000 | 47.2 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 131 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,895 businesses | 237,935 | 2,786,975 | ranked 177 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,410 | £37,598 | £38,490 | ranked 270 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Teignbridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 83.3% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 32 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% | ranked 306 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Teignbridge | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.4% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 230 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 27 local authorities in South West, Teignbridge ranks 14 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 28.3% in Teignbridge, compared with an average of 23.2% in South West and 19.4% across the UK.
Households in social housing: 9.5% in Teignbridge, compared with an average of 13.3% in South West and 17.1% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Households in social housing”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 94,360 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Torbay, 15.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Plymouth (271,361 residents), 42 km away.
Business sectors: Teignbridge
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Construction14.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.6% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.2
Where is Teignbridge?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Teignbridge?
Teignbridge has 138,607 residents (2025), ranking 208 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Teignbridge?
Teignbridge covers 673.7 km², with a density of 206 people per km².
Is the population of Teignbridge growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Teignbridge went from 128,566 to 138,607, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Teignbridge?
Teignbridge is in South West (region). Latitude 50.582, longitude −3.628.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Teignbridge?
In Teignbridge, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 28.3% (2025), ranking 22 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Teignbridge?
In Teignbridge, “Households in social housing” stands at 9.5% (2021), ranking 297 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Which local authorities border Teignbridge?
The nearest to Teignbridge are Torbay (15 km), Exeter (17 km), South Hams (17 km), East Devon (29 km), West Devon (34 km).