Bovey Tracey vs Exminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Exminster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. For families, Exminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Exminster
£344,250
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Exminster
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Exminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Exminster
199.8
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Exminster
67.8
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Exminster
£27,250
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bovey Tracey commands an average of £409,052, compared with £344,250 in Exminster – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Exminster it is a flat at £252,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Exminster (£252,000 vs £181,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovey Tracey prices grew faster — 34% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Exminster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Exminster, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Bovey Tracey. There are 1 schools in Bovey Tracey and 1 in Exminster.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey and 199.8 Mbps in Exminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 61.7% in Exminster. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 34.5% in Exminster.
Bovey Tracey is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (235 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exminster leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Bovey Tracey averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,421 in Exminster. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Exminster.
Exminster has more energy-efficient housing — 54.8% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,250 in Exminster and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 48.9 in Exminster. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 70% in Exminster. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 55.5% in Exminster.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 4,388 |
| Median Age | 50 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,250 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.5% |
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