Brixham vs Chudleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chudleigh is about 5% cheaper on average. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixham
£340,170
Chudleigh
£324,012
Crime Rate
Brixham
93.4
Chudleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixham
83.3%
Chudleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixham
367.1
Chudleigh
235.3
EPC Rating
Brixham
67.3
Chudleigh
67.3
Median Income
Brixham
£28,016
Chudleigh
£27,179
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chudleigh is £324,012, which is 5% less than Brixham at £340,170. The most affordable entry point in Brixham is a flat at £167,862, while in Chudleigh it is a flat at £156,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Brixham (£167,862 vs £156,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixham prices grew faster — 43% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brixham and Chudleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestChudleigh has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Brixham. Brixham has 7 schools in total, while Chudleigh has 1.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixham | Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brixham offers faster average downloads at 367.1 Mbps, compared to 235.3 Mbps in Chudleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Brixham and 67.3% in Chudleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 68.7% in Brixham and 42.1% in Chudleigh.
Brixham is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (367 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brixham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Chudleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Brixham and £1,435 in Chudleigh. 54.2% of homes in Brixham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54% in Chudleigh.
Brixham has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,016 in Brixham and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 49.6 in Brixham and 50 in Chudleigh. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Brixham and 53.8% in Chudleigh. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Brixham versus 70.9% in Chudleigh.
| Indicator | Brixham | Chudleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,839 | 4,372 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 50 |
| Median Household Income | £28,016 | £27,179.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 35.6% |
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