Town comparison
Bovey Tracey vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Paignton is about 42% cheaper on average. For families, Paignton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Paignton is £287,841, which is 42% less than Bovey Tracey at £409,052. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Bovey Tracey (£521,114 vs £396,684).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Paignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestPaignton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Bovey Tracey. Bovey Tracey has 1 schools in total, while Paignton has 15.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Paignton offers faster average downloads at 415.2 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 78.7% in Paignton.
Paignton is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (415 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Paignton 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 £1,177 in Paignton. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.2% in Paignton.
Paignton has more energy-efficient housing — 55.2% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 49 in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 50.4% in Paignton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 64.1% in Paignton.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 67,772 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £26,577 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 25.3% |
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