Ashburton vs Kingskerswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kingskerswell wins on house prices with a 4% gap. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Kingskerswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Kingskerswell
392
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Kingskerswell
67.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Kingskerswell
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Ashburton commands an average of £339,144, compared with £327,611 in Kingskerswell – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Ashburton (£158,611 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingskerswell prices grew faster — 29% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Kingskerswell 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 Kingskerswell. There are 2 schools in Ashburton and 1 in Kingskerswell.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Kingskerswell and 235.3 Mbps in Ashburton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kingskerswell, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Ashburton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 53.1% in Kingskerswell. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 68.6% in Kingskerswell. Ashburton has a population of 3,368 and Kingskerswell has 4,217.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 4,217 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.7% |
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