Bovey Tracey vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Newton Abbot offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. For families, Newton Abbot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Newton Abbot is £354,930, which is 15% less than Bovey Tracey at £409,052. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Bovey Tracey (£521,114 vs £484,204).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newton Abbot prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestNewton Abbot has 77.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Bovey Tracey. Bovey Tracey has 1 schools in total, while Newton Abbot has 12.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton Abbot School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newton Abbot offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Newton Abbot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Bovey Tracey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,305 in Newton Abbot. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 53.1% in Newton Abbot. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 68.6% in Newton Abbot.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 29,141 |
| 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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