Ashburton vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashburton is about 4% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Ashburton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,144 versus £354,930 in Newton Abbot. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £250,928).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newton Abbot prices grew faster — 36% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Ashburton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 77.8% in Newton Abbot.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton Abbot School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Newton Abbot enjoy 392.0 Mbps on average, while Ashburton lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Newton Abbot is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Ashburton's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,305 in Newton Abbot. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashburton has a population of 3,368 while Newton Abbot has 29,141. Median household income is £28,060.7 in Newton Abbot and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 53.1% in Newton Abbot.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 29,141 |
| 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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