Ashburton vs Torquay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Torquay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Torquay
£263,674
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Torquay
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Torquay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Torquay
433.9
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Torquay
68.2
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Torquay
£27,364
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £263,674, Torquay undercuts Ashburton (£339,144) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Torquay it is a flat at £172,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Ashburton (£314,828 vs £225,484).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Torquay prices grew faster — 22% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Torquay at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Ashburton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Torquay, which has 16 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Torquay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Torquay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Torquay averages 433.9 Mbps – ahead of Ashburton's 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 96.3% in Torquay. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 80.8% in Torquay.
Torquay is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (434 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Torquay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.2 (C), while Ashburton averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,220 in Torquay. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.9% in Torquay.
Torquay has more energy-efficient housing — 55.9% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,363.5 in Torquay and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.1 in Torquay. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 67.7% in Torquay. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 52.6% in Torquay.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Torquay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 52,034 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,363.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 52.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 29% |
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