Brixham vs Kingskerswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kingskerswell offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. For families, Kingskerswell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixham
£340,170
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Crime Rate
Brixham
93.4
Kingskerswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixham
83.3%
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixham
367.1
Kingskerswell
392
EPC Rating
Brixham
67.3
Kingskerswell
67.8
Median Income
Brixham
£28,016
Kingskerswell
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Kingskerswell is £327,611, which is 4% less than Brixham at £340,170. The most affordable entry point in Brixham is a flat at £167,862, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Brixham (£167,862 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixham prices grew faster — 43% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brixham and Kingskerswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestKingskerswell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Brixham. Brixham has 7 schools in total, while Kingskerswell has 1.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixham | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kingskerswell offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 367.1 Mbps in Brixham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Brixham and 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 68.7% in Brixham and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (392 vs 367 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kingskerswell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Brixham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Brixham and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 54.2% of homes in Brixham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell and £28,016 in Brixham. The median age is 49.6 in Brixham and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Brixham and 53.1% in Kingskerswell. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Brixham versus 68.6% in Kingskerswell.
| Indicator | Brixham | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,839 | 4,217 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,016 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 32.7% |
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