Ashburton vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Paignton is about 18% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Paignton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £287,841 versus £339,144 in Ashburton. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £222,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Paignton 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 100% in Paignton.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Paignton enjoy 415.2 Mbps on average, while Ashburton lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 78.7% in Paignton.
Paignton is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (415 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Paignton 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 £1,177 in Paignton. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.2% in Paignton.
Paignton has more energy-efficient housing — 55.2% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashburton has a population of 3,368 while Paignton has 67,772. Median household income is £27,179.3 in Ashburton and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49 in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 50.4% in Paignton.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 67,772 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £26,577 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 25.3% |
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