Braunton vs Great Torrington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Great Torrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 64% lower. For families, Braunton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Braunton
£443,055
Great Torrington
£270,975
Crime Rate
Braunton
N/A
Great Torrington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Braunton
100.0%
Great Torrington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Braunton
205.3
Great Torrington
176.3
EPC Rating
Braunton
67.3
Great Torrington
69.4
Median Income
Braunton
£27,065
Great Torrington
£28,028
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Braunton commands an average of £443,055, compared with £270,975 in Great Torrington – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Braunton is a flat at £307,571, while in Great Torrington it is a flat at £109,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 182% pricier in Braunton (£307,571 vs £109,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Braunton prices grew faster — 47% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Braunton and Great Torrington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Braunton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Torrington. There are 4 schools in Braunton and 2 in Great Torrington.
Braunton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Braunton | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 205.3 Mbps in Braunton and 176.3 Mbps in Great Torrington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Braunton and 74.5% in Great Torrington. Gigabit availability stands at 31.1% in Braunton and 27.1% in Great Torrington.
Braunton is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (205 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Great Torrington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Braunton averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Braunton and £1,364 in Great Torrington. 52.7% of homes in Braunton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Great Torrington.
Great Torrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,028 in Great Torrington and £27,065 in Braunton. The median age is 48.3 in Braunton and 49.9 in Great Torrington. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Braunton versus 69.6% in Great Torrington. Employment rates stand at 55% in Braunton and 52.2% in Great Torrington.
| Indicator | Braunton | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,610 | 5,958 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 49.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,065 | £28,028 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 26.2% |
Location
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