Area guide · Teignbridge

Living in Ashburton

A snapshot of life in Ashburton, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ashburton is a village in Teignbridge, South West with a population of 3,368. The average house price is £339,144.

Where Ashburton ranks

Population

3,368

Avg House Price

£339,144

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

235 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,179.3

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ashburton's detached homes (£483,112) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£158,611).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ashburton prices have risen 15% over the last 9 years (£295,265 → £339,144).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£483,112	£435,000	20
Semi-Detached	£307,357	£285,000	7
Terraced	£314,828	£255,000	22
Flat	£158,611	£145,000	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ashburton is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ashburton Primary School	Primary	Good
South Dartmoor Community College	Secondary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashburton averages 235 Mbps — 135% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ashburton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 54% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.3
% Rated C or Above	54%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,435

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,368
Median Age	50
Median Household Income	£27,179.3
Employment Rate	53.8%
Owner Occupied	70.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ashburton?

The average house price in Ashburton is £339,144 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ashburton?

The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat, with an average price of £158,611.

How are the schools in Ashburton?

Ashburton has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ashburton?

Average broadband download speeds in Ashburton are around 235 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 67.3% of premises.

How big is Ashburton?

Ashburton is a settlement in Teignbridge with a population of approximately 3,368.

Most compared with

How does Ashburton stack up against its neighbours?

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Bovey Tracey

House price: £339,144 · £409,052
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 6.1 mi

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Brixham

House price: £339,144 · £340,170
Crime rate: N/A · 93.4
Distance: 13.4 mi

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Chudleigh

House price: £339,144 · £324,012
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 8.9 mi

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Dartmouth

House price: £339,144 · £517,774
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 13.7 mi

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Dawlish

House price: £339,144 · £322,974
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 13.3 mi

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Ivybridge

House price: £339,144 · £338,035
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 11.6 mi

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