Chudleigh vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingsteignton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Kingsteignton
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £298,317, Kingsteignton undercuts Chudleigh (£324,012) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Chudleigh (£471,340 vs £393,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chudleigh prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Chudleigh | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kingsteignton averages 392.0 Mbps – ahead of Chudleigh's 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kingsteignton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Chudleigh averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 54% of homes in Chudleigh 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% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingsteignton and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Chudleigh versus 68.6% in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 11,945 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.7% |
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