Bovey Tracey vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kingsteignton is about 37% cheaper on average. For families, Kingsteignton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Kingsteignton
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Kingsteignton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £298,317 versus £409,052 in Bovey Tracey. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Bovey Tracey (£521,114 vs £393,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovey Tracey prices grew faster — 34% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Kingsteignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Kingsteignton: 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.
Kingsteignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kingsteignton enjoy 392.0 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 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kingsteignton is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Bovey Tracey's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bovey Tracey has a population of 5,936 while Kingsteignton has 11,945. Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingsteignton and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 11,945 |
| 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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