Bovey Tracey vs Totnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Bovey Tracey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. For families, Totnes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovey Tracey
£409,052
Totnes
£460,237
Crime Rate
Bovey Tracey
N/A
Totnes
28.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovey Tracey
0.0%
Totnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovey Tracey
235.3
Totnes
250.4
EPC Rating
Bovey Tracey
67.3
Totnes
67.8
Median Income
Bovey Tracey
£27,179
Totnes
£28,803
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Totnes commands an average of £460,237, compared with £409,052 in Bovey Tracey – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bovey Tracey is a flat at £181,000, while in Totnes it is a flat at £299,377.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Totnes (£299,377 vs £181,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Totnes prices grew faster — 48% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bovey Tracey and Totnes at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Totnes, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Bovey Tracey. There are 1 schools in Bovey Tracey and 3 in Totnes.
Bovey Tracey School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Totnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovey Tracey | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 250.4 Mbps in Totnes and 235.3 Mbps in Bovey Tracey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Bovey Tracey and 79.1% in Totnes. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Bovey Tracey and 43.7% in Totnes.
Totnes is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (250 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Totnes, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Bovey Tracey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Bovey Tracey and £1,370 in Totnes. 54% of homes in Bovey Tracey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Totnes.
Totnes has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,802.5 in Totnes and £27,179.3 in Bovey Tracey. The median age is 50 in Bovey Tracey and 49.8 in Totnes. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Bovey Tracey and 54.5% in Totnes. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Bovey Tracey versus 70.9% in Totnes. Bovey Tracey has a population of 5,936 and Totnes has 9,217.
| Indicator | Bovey Tracey | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,936 | 9,217 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,802.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 36.3% |
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