Town comparison
Bovey Tracey vs Crediton
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Crediton is about 15% cheaper on average. For families, Crediton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Crediton
£355,256
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Crediton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Crediton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Crediton
230.6
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Crediton
67.3
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Crediton
£26,888
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Crediton is £355,256, which is 15% less than Bovey Tracey at £409,052. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Crediton it is a flat at £133,283.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Bovey Tracey (£181,000 vs £133,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crediton prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Crediton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestCrediton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Bovey Tracey. Bovey Tracey has 1 schools in total, while Crediton has 3.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crediton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Crediton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bovey Tracey offers faster average downloads at 235.3 Mbps, compared to 230.6 Mbps in Crediton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 72.4% in Crediton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 40.3% in Crediton.
Bovey Tracey is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (235 vs 231 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bovey Tracey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Crediton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,467 in Crediton. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.5% in Crediton.
Bovey Tracey has more energy-efficient housing — 54% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 48.5 in Crediton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 55.5% in Crediton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 68.6% in Crediton.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Crediton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 7,971 |
| Median Age | 50 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £26,888.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 31.1% |
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