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Area guide · Teignbridge

Living in Newton Abbot

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

At a glance

Newton Abbot is a town in Teignbridge, South West with a population of 29,141. The average house price is £354,930.

Where Newton Abbot ranks

Population

29,141

Avg House Price

£354,930

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

77.8%

Avg Download Speed

392 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£28,060.7

Median Age

49.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Newton Abbot's detached homes (£484,204) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£179,673).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Newton Abbot prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£260,559 → £354,930).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£484,204£421,000236
Semi-Detached£307,322£275,000180
Terraced£250,928£231,600211
Flat£179,673£157,00075

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Newton Abbot is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

77.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools12
Primary9
Secondary3
% Top two bands77.8%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
All Saints Marsh CofE AcademyPrimaryGood
Bearnes Voluntary Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery UnitPrimaryGood
Canada Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Coombeshead AcademySecondaryGood
Decoy Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Haytor View Community Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Newton Abbot CollegeSecondaryNo rating available
South Devon UTCSecondaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Newton Abbot averages 392 Mbps — 292% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Newton Abbot homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score67.8
% Rated C or Above55%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,305

Demographics & Economy

Population29,141
Median Age49.5
Median Household Income£28,060.7
Employment Rate53.1%
Owner Occupied68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Newton Abbot?
The average house price in Newton Abbot is £354,930 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Newton Abbot?
The most affordable entry point in Newton Abbot is a flat, with an average price of £179,673.
How are the schools in Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot has 12 schools in total, with 77.8% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Newton Abbot?
Average broadband download speeds in Newton Abbot are around 392 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89% of premises.
How big is Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot is a settlement in Teignbridge with a population of approximately 29,141.

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