Brixham vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingsteignton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. For families, Kingsteignton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixham
£340,170
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Brixham
93.4
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixham
83.3%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixham
367.1
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Brixham
67.3
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Brixham
£28,016
Kingsteignton
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Brixham commands an average of £340,170, compared with £298,317 in Kingsteignton – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Brixham is a flat at £167,862, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Brixham (£476,187 vs £393,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixham prices grew faster — 43% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brixham and Kingsteignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Kingsteignton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Brixham. There are 7 schools in Brixham and 4 in Kingsteignton.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsteignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixham | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Kingsteignton and 367.1 Mbps in Brixham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Brixham and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 68.7% in Brixham and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (392 vs 367 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kingsteignton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Brixham averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Brixham and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 54.2% of homes in Brixham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton and £28,016 in Brixham. The median age is 49.6 in Brixham and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Brixham versus 68.6% in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Brixham and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Brixham | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,839 | 11,945 |
| 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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