Town comparison
Bovey Tracey vs Teignmouth
Which is better to live in? 8.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Teignmouth is about 14% cheaper on average. For families, Teignmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Teignmouth
£358,676
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Teignmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Teignmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Teignmouth
429.9
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Teignmouth
68.7
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Teignmouth
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Teignmouth is £358,676, which is 14% less than Bovey Tracey at £409,052. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Teignmouth it is a flat at £209,219.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Teignmouth (£209,219 vs £181,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Teignmouth prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Teignmouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestTeignmouth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Bovey Tracey. Bovey Tracey has 1 schools in total, while Teignmouth has 4.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Teignmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Teignmouth offers faster average downloads at 429.9 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 99.3% in Teignmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 83.4% in Teignmouth.
Teignmouth is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (430 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Teignmouth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.7 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Bovey Tracey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,264 in Teignmouth. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Teignmouth.
Teignmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Teignmouth and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 49.3 in Teignmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 54.8% in Teignmouth. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 71.3% in Teignmouth.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 15,314 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.8% |
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