Brixham vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Brixham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. For families, Brixham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixham
£340,170
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Brixham
93.4
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixham
83.3%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Brixham
367.1
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Brixham
67.3
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Brixham
£28,016
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Newton Abbot commands an average of £354,930, compared with £340,170 in Brixham – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Brixham is a flat at £167,862, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Newton Abbot (£179,673 vs £167,862).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brixham prices grew faster — 43% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brixham and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Brixham, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 77.8% in Newton Abbot. There are 7 schools in Brixham and 12 in Newton Abbot.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton Abbot School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixham | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 12 |
| Primary | 5 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Newton Abbot and 367.1 Mbps in Brixham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Brixham and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 68.7% in Brixham and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (392 vs 367 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newton Abbot, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Brixham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Brixham and £1,305 in Newton Abbot. 54.2% of homes in Brixham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and £28,016 in Brixham. The median age is 49.6 in Brixham and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Brixham and 53.1% in Newton Abbot. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Brixham versus 68.6% in Newton Abbot. Brixham has a population of 17,839 and Newton Abbot has 29,141.
| Indicator | Brixham | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,839 | 29,141 |
| 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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