Town comparison
Brixham vs Dawlish
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Dawlish is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. For families, Dawlish edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixham
£340,170
Dawlish
£322,974
Crime Rate
Brixham
93.4
Dawlish
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixham
83.3%
Dawlish
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixham
367.1
Dawlish
325.2
EPC Rating
Brixham
67.3
Dawlish
68.7
Median Income
Brixham
£28,016
Dawlish
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Brixham commands an average of £340,170, compared with £322,974 in Dawlish – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Brixham is a flat at £167,862, while in Dawlish it is a flat at £162,280.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Brixham (£476,187 vs £427,763).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixham prices grew faster — 43% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brixham and Dawlish at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Dawlish, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Brixham. There are 7 schools in Brixham and 3 in Dawlish.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixham | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.1 Mbps in Brixham and 325.2 Mbps in Dawlish. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Brixham and 94.2% in Dawlish. Gigabit availability stands at 68.7% in Brixham and 59.3% in Dawlish.
Brixham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (367 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dawlish, scoring 68.7 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Brixham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Brixham and £1,264 in Dawlish. 54.2% of homes in Brixham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Dawlish.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £28,016 in Brixham. The median age is 49.6 in Brixham and 49.3 in Dawlish. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Brixham and 54.8% in Dawlish. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Brixham versus 71.3% in Dawlish. Brixham has a population of 17,839 and Dawlish has 11,800.
| Indicator | Brixham | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,839 | 11,800 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,016 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 32.8% |
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