Town comparison
Bovey Tracey vs Dawlish
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Dawlish offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. For families, Dawlish edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Dawlish
£322,974
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Dawlish
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Dawlish
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Dawlish
325.2
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Dawlish
68.7
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Dawlish
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Dawlish more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £322,974 versus £409,052 in Bovey Tracey. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Dawlish it is a flat at £162,280.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Bovey Tracey (£521,114 vs £427,763).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Dawlish at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Dawlish: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Bovey Tracey.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dawlish enjoy 325.2 Mbps on average, while Bovey Tracey lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 94.2% in Dawlish. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 59.3% in Dawlish.
Dawlish is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (325 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dawlish is band C (score 68.7), ahead of Bovey Tracey's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,264 in Dawlish. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Dawlish.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bovey Tracey has a population of 5,936 while Dawlish has 11,800. Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 49.3 in Dawlish. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 54.8% in Dawlish.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 11,800 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.8% |
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