Chudleigh vs Dawlish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Dawlish is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Dawlish
£322,974
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Dawlish
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Dawlish
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Dawlish
325.2
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Dawlish
68.7
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Dawlish
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £322,974, Dawlish undercuts Chudleigh (£324,012) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Dawlish it is a flat at £162,280.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Chudleigh (£471,340 vs £427,763).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Dawlish at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 1 schools in Chudleigh, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dawlish, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dawlish averages 325.2 Mbps – ahead of Chudleigh's 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 94.2% in Dawlish. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 59.3% in Dawlish.
Dawlish is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (325 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dawlish leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.7 (C), while Chudleigh averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,264 in Dawlish. 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Dawlish.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 49.3 in Dawlish. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Chudleigh versus 71.3% in Dawlish. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 54.8% in Dawlish.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 11,800 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.8% |
Location
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