Ashburton vs Totnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashburton wins on house prices with a 26% gap. For families, Ashburton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashburton
£339,144
Totnes
£460,237
Crime Rate
Ashburton
N/A
Totnes
28.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashburton
100.0%
Totnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashburton
235.3
Totnes
250.4
EPC Rating
Ashburton
67.3
Totnes
67.8
Median Income
Ashburton
£27,179
Totnes
£28,803
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £339,144, Ashburton undercuts Totnes (£460,237) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashburton is a flat at £158,611, while in Totnes it is a flat at £299,377.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Totnes (£299,377 vs £158,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Totnes prices grew faster — 48% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ashburton and Totnes 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 Totnes, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashburton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Totnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashburton | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Totnes averages 250.4 Mbps – ahead of Ashburton's 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Ashburton and 79.1% in Totnes. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashburton and 43.7% in Totnes.
Totnes is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (250 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Totnes, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Ashburton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Ashburton and £1,370 in Totnes. 54% of homes in Ashburton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Totnes.
Totnes has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,802.5 in Totnes and £27,179.3 in Ashburton. The median age is 50 in Ashburton and 49.8 in Totnes. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Ashburton and 54.5% in Totnes. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Ashburton versus 70.9% in Totnes. Ashburton has a population of 3,368 and Totnes has 9,217.
| Indicator | Ashburton | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,368 | 9,217 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,802.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 36.3% |
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