Ashburton vs Bovey Tracey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashburton is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Bovey Tracey
235.3
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Ashburton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,144 versus £409,052 in Bovey Tracey. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Bovey Tracey it is a flat at £181,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £266,055).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovey Tracey prices grew faster — 34% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Bovey Tracey at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Ashburton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Bovey Tracey.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Bovey Tracey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashburton enjoy 235.3 Mbps on average, while Bovey Tracey lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 67.3% in Bovey Tracey. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 42.1% in Bovey Tracey.
Ashburton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (235 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ashburton is band C (score 67.3), ahead of Bovey Tracey's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,435 in Bovey Tracey. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54% in Bovey Tracey.
Ashburton has more energy-efficient housing — 54% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashburton has a population of 3,368 while Bovey Tracey has 5,936. Median household income is £27,179.3 in Ashburton and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 50 in Bovey Tracey. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 53.8% in Bovey Tracey.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Bovey Tracey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 5,936 |
| Median Age | 50 | 50 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,179.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 35.6% |
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