Town comparison
Bovey Tracey vs Exmouth
Which is better to live in? 12.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Exmouth is about 13% cheaper on average. For families, Exmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Exmouth
£361,290
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Exmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Exmouth
62.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Exmouth
484.1
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Exmouth
68.9
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Exmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Exmouth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £361,290 versus £409,052 in Bovey Tracey. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Exmouth it is a flat at £242,311.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £181,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Exmouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Exmouth: 62.5% 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.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 62.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Exmouth enjoy 484.1 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 98.5% in Exmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 96.3% in Exmouth.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 106% on average download speed (484 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Exmouth is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Bovey Tracey's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,341 in Exmouth. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Exmouth.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bovey Tracey has a population of 5,936 while Exmouth has 35,502. Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 51.3 in Exmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 52.4% in Exmouth.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 35,502 |
| Median Age | 50 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 33.8% |
Location
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