Ashburton vs Bude
Which is better to live in? Distance: 40.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashburton is about 12% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Bude
£387,191
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Bude
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Bude
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Bude
304.3
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Bude
67.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Bude
£27,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Ashburton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,144 versus £387,191 in Bude. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Bude it is a flat at £223,721.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Bude (£223,721 vs £158,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bude prices grew faster — 34% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Bude 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 100% in Bude.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bude School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Bude |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bude enjoy 304.3 Mbps on average, while Ashburton lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 89.1% in Bude. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 54.9% in Bude.
Bude is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (304 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bude is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Ashburton's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,391 in Bude. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Bude.
Bude has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashburton has a population of 3,368 while Bude has 7,347. Median household income is £27,923.5 in Bude and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 48.8 in Bude. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 52.8% in Bude.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Bude |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 7,347 |
| Median Age | 50 | 48.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,923.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 52.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 28.4% |
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