Ashburton vs Chudleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chudleigh wins on house prices with a 5% gap. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Chudleigh
£324,012
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Chudleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Chudleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Chudleigh
235.3
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Chudleigh
67.3
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Chudleigh
£27,179
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Ashburton commands an average of £339,144, compared with £324,012 in Chudleigh – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Chudleigh it is a flat at £156,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £248,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chudleigh prices grew faster — 32% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Chudleigh 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 100% in Chudleigh. There are 2 schools in Ashburton and 1 in Chudleigh.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 235.3 Mbps in Ashburton and 235.3 Mbps in Chudleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 67.3% in Chudleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 42.1% in Chudleigh.
Ashburton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (235 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashburton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Chudleigh averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,435 in Chudleigh. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54% in Chudleigh.
Ashburton has more energy-efficient housing — 54% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,179.3 in Ashburton and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 50 in Chudleigh. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 70.9% in Chudleigh. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 53.8% in Chudleigh.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 4,372 |
| 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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