Barnstaple vs Great Torrington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Great Torrington offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. For families, Great Torrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnstaple
£306,501
Great Torrington
£270,975
Crime Rate
Barnstaple
N/A
Great Torrington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnstaple
85.7%
Great Torrington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnstaple
444.1
Great Torrington
176.3
EPC Rating
Barnstaple
67.3
Great Torrington
69.4
Median Income
Barnstaple
£27,065
Great Torrington
£28,028
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Great Torrington is £270,975, which is 13% less than Barnstaple at £306,501. The most affordable entry point in Barnstaple is a flat at £156,628, while in Great Torrington it is a flat at £109,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Barnstaple (£156,628 vs £109,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnstaple prices grew faster — 33% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Barnstaple and Great Torrington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestGreat Torrington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Barnstaple. Barnstaple has 11 schools in total, while Great Torrington has 2.
Barnstaple School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnstaple | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 2 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnstaple offers faster average downloads at 444.1 Mbps, compared to 176.3 Mbps in Great Torrington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Barnstaple and 74.5% in Great Torrington. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Barnstaple and 27.1% in Great Torrington.
Barnstaple is the faster of the two by 152% on average download speed (444 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Great Torrington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Barnstaple. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Barnstaple and £1,364 in Great Torrington. 52.7% of homes in Barnstaple have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Great Torrington.
Great Torrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,028 in Great Torrington and £27,065 in Barnstaple. The median age is 48.3 in Barnstaple and 49.9 in Great Torrington. Employment rates stand at 55% in Barnstaple and 52.2% in Great Torrington. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Barnstaple versus 69.6% in Great Torrington.
| Indicator | Barnstaple | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,271 | 5,958 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 49.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,065 | £28,028 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 26.2% |
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