Bovey Tracey vs Kingskerswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingskerswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. For families, Kingskerswell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Kingskerswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Kingskerswell
392
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Kingskerswell
67.8
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Kingskerswell
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bovey Tracey commands an average of £409,052, compared with £327,611 in Kingskerswell – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Bovey Tracey (£181,000 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovey Tracey prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Kingskerswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Kingskerswell, 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 Kingskerswell.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Kingskerswell and 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kingskerswell, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Bovey Tracey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 53.1% in Kingskerswell. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 68.6% in Kingskerswell. Bovey Tracey has a population of 5,936 and Kingskerswell has 4,217.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 4,217 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.7% |
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