Ashburton vs Ivybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ivybridge wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Ivybridge
£338,035
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Ivybridge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Ivybridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Ivybridge
268.9
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Ivybridge
66.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Ivybridge
£29,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £338,035, Ivybridge undercuts Ashburton (£339,144) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Ivybridge it is a flat at £179,804.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £276,251).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ivybridge prices grew faster — 26% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Ivybridge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Ashburton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ivybridge, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ivybridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Ivybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ivybridge averages 268.9 Mbps – ahead of Ashburton's 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 84.6% in Ivybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 47.3% in Ivybridge.
Ivybridge is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (269 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashburton, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 66.8 (band C) in Ivybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,475 in Ivybridge. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.3% in Ivybridge.
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 Ivybridge and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 50.3 in Ivybridge. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 54.1% in Ivybridge. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 70.5% in Ivybridge. Ashburton has a population of 3,368 and Ivybridge has 12,485.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Ivybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 12,485 |
| 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% |
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