Town comparison
Bovey Tracey vs Exeter
Which is better to live in? 11.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Exeter is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. For families, Exeter edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Exeter
£356,050
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Exeter
96.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Exeter
63.6%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Exeter
433.6
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Exeter
70.6
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Exeter
£28,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bovey Tracey commands an average of £409,052, compared with £356,050 in Exeter – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Exeter it is a flat at £197,652.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Exeter (£295,253 vs £266,055).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovey Tracey prices grew faster — 34% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Exeter at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Exeter, where 63.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Bovey Tracey. There are 1 schools in Bovey Tracey and 32 in Exeter.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 32 |
| Primary | 1 | 26 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 63.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.6 Mbps in Exeter and 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 92.7% in Exeter. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 84.6% in Exeter.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (434 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exeter leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Bovey Tracey averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,196 in Exeter. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Exeter.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,616.7 in Exeter and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 47.1 in Exeter. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 66.9% in Exeter. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 53.6% in Exeter.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 126,522 |
| Median Age | 50 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,616.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 33.8% |
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