Ashburton vs Dawlish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dawlish is about 5% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Dawlish
£322,974
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Dawlish
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Dawlish
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Dawlish
325.2
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Dawlish
68.7
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Dawlish
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Dawlish is £322,974, which is 5% less than Ashburton at £339,144. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Dawlish it is a flat at £162,280.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £243,447).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Dawlish 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 Dawlish. Ashburton has 2 schools in total, while Dawlish has 3.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dawlish offers faster average downloads at 325.2 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Ashburton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 94.2% in Dawlish. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 59.3% in Dawlish.
Dawlish is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (325 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dawlish are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.7 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Ashburton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,264 in Dawlish. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Dawlish.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.3 in Dawlish. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 54.8% in Dawlish. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 71.3% in Dawlish.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 11,800 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.8% |
Location
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