Bovey Tracey vs Topsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bovey Tracey offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. For families, Topsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Topsham
£564,901
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Topsham
96.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Topsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Topsham
474.1
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Topsham
71.5
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Topsham
£28,850
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bovey Tracey is £409,052, which is 28% less than Topsham at £564,901. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Topsham it is a flat at £332,074.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Topsham (£637,938 vs £266,055).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Topsham prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Topsham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestTopsham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Bovey Tracey. Bovey Tracey has 1 schools in total, while Topsham has 1.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Topsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Topsham offers faster average downloads at 474.1 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 96.1% in Topsham. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 94% in Topsham.
Topsham is the faster of the two by 101% on average download speed (474 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Topsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Bovey Tracey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,162 in Topsham. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Topsham.
Topsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,850 in Topsham and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 46 in Topsham. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 53% in Topsham. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 64.7% in Topsham.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 4,193 |
| Median Age | 50 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,850 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 34.2% |
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