Ashburton vs Okehampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 18.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Okehampton offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Okehampton
£316,475
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Okehampton
58.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Okehampton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Okehampton
208.1
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Okehampton
68
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Okehampton
£27,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Okehampton is £316,475, which is 7% less than Ashburton at £339,144. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Okehampton it is a flat at £131,299.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £222,658).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Okehampton prices grew faster — 32% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Okehampton 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 66.7% in Okehampton. Ashburton has 2 schools in total, while Okehampton has 3.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Okehampton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Okehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashburton offers faster average downloads at 235.3 Mbps, compared to 208.1 Mbps in Okehampton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 64.9% in Okehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 36.1% in Okehampton.
Ashburton is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (235 vs 208 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Okehampton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Ashburton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,454 in Okehampton. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.5% in Okehampton.
Okehampton has more energy-efficient housing — 55.5% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,209.3 in Okehampton and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.1 in Okehampton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 54.6% in Okehampton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 69.4% in Okehampton.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Okehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 9,108 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,209.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 30.3% |
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