Chudleigh vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Chudleigh 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
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Newton Abbot commands an average of £354,930, compared with £324,012 in Chudleigh – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Newton Abbot (£179,673 vs £156,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newton Abbot prices grew faster — 36% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Chudleigh, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 77.8% in Newton Abbot. There are 1 schools in Chudleigh and 12 in Newton Abbot.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Chudleigh | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Newton Abbot and 235.3 Mbps in Chudleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (392 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot. 54% of homes in Chudleigh 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% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Newton Abbot and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Chudleigh versus 68.6% in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 53.1% in Newton Abbot.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 29,141 |
| 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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