Ashburton vs Dartmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashburton is about 34% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Dartmouth
£517,774
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Dartmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Dartmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Dartmouth
285.3
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Dartmouth
66.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Dartmouth
£29,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Ashburton is £339,144, which is 34% less than Dartmouth at £517,774. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Dartmouth it is a flat at £336,638.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Dartmouth (£336,638 vs £158,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dartmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Dartmouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestAshburton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Dartmouth. Ashburton has 2 schools in total, while Dartmouth has 2.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dartmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Dartmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dartmouth offers faster average downloads at 285.3 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Ashburton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 86.8% in Dartmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 50.5% in Dartmouth.
Dartmouth is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (285 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ashburton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 66.8 (band C) in Dartmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,475 in Dartmouth. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.3% in Dartmouth.
Ashburton has more energy-efficient housing — 54% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,455 in Dartmouth and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 50.3 in Dartmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 54.1% in Dartmouth. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 70.5% in Dartmouth.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Dartmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 5,260 |
| Median Age | 50 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £29,455 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 39.9% |
Location
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