Brixham vs Kingsbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brixham offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. For families, Brixham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixham
£340,170
Kingsbridge
£482,836
Crime Rate
Brixham
93.4
Kingsbridge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixham
83.3%
Kingsbridge
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixham
367.1
Kingsbridge
198.1
EPC Rating
Brixham
67.3
Kingsbridge
66.8
Median Income
Brixham
£28,016
Kingsbridge
£29,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Brixham is £340,170, which is 30% less than Kingsbridge at £482,836. The most affordable entry point in Brixham is a flat at £167,862, while in Kingsbridge it is a flat at £256,074.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Kingsbridge (£256,074 vs £167,862).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixham prices grew faster — 43% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brixham and Kingsbridge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBrixham has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Kingsbridge. Brixham has 7 schools in total, while Kingsbridge has 2.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixham | Kingsbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brixham offers faster average downloads at 367.1 Mbps, compared to 198.1 Mbps in Kingsbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Brixham and 76.6% in Kingsbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 68.7% in Brixham and 31.6% in Kingsbridge.
Brixham is the faster of the two by 85% on average download speed (367 vs 198 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brixham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 66.8 (band C) in Kingsbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Brixham and £1,475 in Kingsbridge. 54.2% of homes in Brixham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.3% in Kingsbridge.
Brixham has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,455 in Kingsbridge and £28,016 in Brixham. The median age is 49.6 in Brixham and 50.3 in Kingsbridge. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Brixham and 54.1% in Kingsbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Brixham versus 70.5% in Kingsbridge.
| Indicator | Brixham | Kingsbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,839 | 5,682 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,016 | £29,455 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 39.9% |
Location
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