Ashburton vs Brixham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashburton wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Brixham
£340,170
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Brixham
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Brixham
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Brixham
367.1
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Brixham
67.3
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Brixham
£28,016
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Brixham commands an average of £340,170, compared with £339,144 in Ashburton – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Brixham it is a flat at £167,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £260,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixham prices grew faster — 43% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Brixham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Ashburton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Brixham. There are 2 schools in Ashburton and 7 in Brixham.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Brixham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.1 Mbps in Brixham and 235.3 Mbps in Ashburton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 94% in Brixham. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 68.7% in Brixham.
Brixham is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (367 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashburton, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Brixham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,326 in Brixham. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Brixham.
Brixham has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,016 in Brixham and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.6 in Brixham. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 52.2% in Brixham. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 67.3% in Brixham. Ashburton has a population of 3,368 and Brixham has 17,839.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Brixham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 17,839 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,016 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.6% |
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