Brixham vs Totnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brixham is about 26% cheaper on average. Totnes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Totnes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brixham
£340,170
Totnes
£460,237
Crime Rate
Brixham
93.4
Totnes
28.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brixham
83.3%
Totnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brixham
367.1
Totnes
250.4
EPC Rating
Brixham
67.3
Totnes
67.8
Median Income
Brixham
£28,016
Totnes
£28,803
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Brixham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £340,170 versus £460,237 in Totnes. The most affordable entry point in Brixham is a flat at £167,862, while in Totnes it is a flat at £299,377.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Totnes (£299,377 vs £167,862).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Totnes prices grew faster — 48% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Totnes (28.4 per 1,000) compared to Brixham (93.4 per 1,000), a 229% difference. The most common crime category in Brixham is violent-crime, while in Totnes it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Totnes: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Brixham.
Brixham School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Totnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brixham | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brixham enjoy 367.1 Mbps on average, while Totnes lags behind at 250.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Brixham and 79.1% in Totnes. Gigabit availability stands at 68.7% in Brixham and 43.7% in Totnes.
Brixham is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (367 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Totnes is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Brixham's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Brixham and £1,370 in Totnes. 54.2% of homes in Brixham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Totnes.
Totnes has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brixham has a population of 17,839 while Totnes has 9,217. Median household income is £28,802.5 in Totnes and £28,016 in Brixham. The median age is 49.6 in Brixham and 49.8 in Totnes. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Brixham and 54.5% in Totnes.
| Indicator | Brixham | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,839 | 9,217 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,016 | £28,802.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 36.3% |
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