Ashburton vs Teignmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashburton is about 5% cheaper on average. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Teignmouth
£358,676
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Teignmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Teignmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Teignmouth
429.9
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Teignmouth
68.7
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Teignmouth
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Ashburton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,144 versus £358,676 in Teignmouth. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Teignmouth it is a flat at £209,219.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Teignmouth (£209,219 vs £158,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Teignmouth prices grew faster — 35% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Teignmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Teignmouth enjoy 429.9 Mbps on average, while Ashburton lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 99.3% in Teignmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 83.4% in Teignmouth.
Teignmouth is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (430 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Teignmouth is band C (score 68.7), ahead of Ashburton's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,264 in Teignmouth. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Teignmouth.
Teignmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashburton has a population of 3,368 while Teignmouth has 15,314. Median household income is £28,150 in Teignmouth and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.3 in Teignmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 54.8% in Teignmouth.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 15,314 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.8% |
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