Bovey Tracey vs Chudleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Chudleigh is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Chudleigh
£324,012
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Chudleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Chudleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Chudleigh
235.3
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Chudleigh
67.3
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Chudleigh
£27,179
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £324,012, Chudleigh undercuts Bovey Tracey (£409,052) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Chudleigh it is a flat at £156,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Bovey Tracey (£181,000 vs £156,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovey Tracey prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 1 schools in Bovey Tracey, 0% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chudleigh, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bovey Tracey averages 235.3 Mbps – ahead of Chudleigh's 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 67.3% in Chudleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 42.1% in Chudleigh.
Bovey Tracey is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (235 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bovey Tracey, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Chudleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,435 in Chudleigh. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54% in Chudleigh.
Bovey Tracey has more energy-efficient housing — 54% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 50 in Chudleigh. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 53.8% in Chudleigh. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 70.9% in Chudleigh. Bovey Tracey has a population of 5,936 and Chudleigh has 4,372.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 4,372 |
| Median Age | 50 | 50 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,179.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 35.6% |
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