Area guide · South Hams

Living in Ivybridge

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

At a glance

Ivybridge is a village in South Hams, South West with a population of 12,485. The average house price is £338,035.

Where Ivybridge ranks

Population

12,485

Avg House Price

£338,035

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

269 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,455

Median Age

50.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ivybridge's detached homes (£451,561) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£179,804).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ivybridge prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£268,893 → £338,035).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£451,561	£419,475	112
Semi-Detached	£286,963	£277,500	93
Terraced	£276,251	£248,000	107
Flat	£179,804	£152,500	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ivybridge is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ivybridge Community College	Secondary	Good
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge	Primary	Outstanding
Stowford School	Primary	Good
The Erme Primary School	Primary	Good
Woodlands Park Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Ivybridge averages 269 Mbps — 169% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ivybridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 53.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.8
% Rated C or Above	53.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,475

Demographics & Economy

Population	12,485
Median Age	50.3
Median Household Income	£29,455
Employment Rate	54.1%
Owner Occupied	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ivybridge?

The average house price in Ivybridge is £338,035 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Ivybridge is a flat, with an average price of £179,804.

How are the schools in Ivybridge?

Ivybridge has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ivybridge?

Average broadband download speeds in Ivybridge are around 269 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.6% of premises.

How big is Ivybridge?

Ivybridge is a settlement in South Hams with a population of approximately 12,485.

Most compared with

How does Ivybridge stack up against its neighbours?

Ashburton

Ivybridge

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

Ivybridge

Kingsbridge

House price: £338,035 · £482,836
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 9.7 mi

Ivybridge

Plymouth

House price: £338,035 · £274,369
Crime rate: N/A · 91.9
Distance: 8.7 mi

Ivybridge

Saltash

House price: £338,035 · £309,932
Crime rate: N/A · 62.2
Distance: 13.2 mi

Ivybridge

Tavistock

House price: £338,035 · £353,232
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 14.6 mi

Ivybridge

Torpoint

House price: £338,035 · £282,384
Crime rate: N/A · 62.1
Distance: 12.6 mi

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