Ashburton vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kingsteignton is about 14% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Kingsteignton
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Kingsteignton is £298,317, which is 14% less than Ashburton at £339,144. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £220,117).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsteignton prices grew faster — 20% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton. Ashburton has 2 schools in total, while Kingsteignton has 4.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsteignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kingsteignton offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Ashburton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kingsteignton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Ashburton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 53.1% in Kingsteignton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 68.6% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 11,945 |
| 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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