Ashburton vs South Molton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 34.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashburton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
South Molton
£353,534
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
South Molton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
South Molton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
South Molton
321.1
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
South Molton
68.2
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
South Molton
£28,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in South Molton commands an average of £353,534, compared with £339,144 in Ashburton – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in South Molton it is a flat at £162,244.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £220,571).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Molton prices grew faster — 65% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and South Molton 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 66.7% in South Molton. There are 2 schools in Ashburton and 3 in South Molton.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Molton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 321.1 Mbps in South Molton and 235.3 Mbps in Ashburton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 72.3% in South Molton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 61.4% in South Molton.
South Molton is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (321 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours South Molton, scoring 68.2 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Ashburton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,371 in South Molton. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.9% in South Molton.
South Molton has more energy-efficient housing — 56.9% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,458.6 in South Molton and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 47.5 in South Molton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 56.4% in South Molton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 67.5% in South Molton. Ashburton has a population of 3,368 and South Molton has 6,226.
| Indicator | Ashburton | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 6,226 |
| Median Age | 50 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,458.6 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 30.1% |
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