Chudleigh vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Paignton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £287,841, Paignton undercuts Chudleigh (£324,012) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Chudleigh (£471,340 vs £396,684).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Paignton 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 Paignton, which has 15 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Paignton averages 415.2 Mbps – ahead of Chudleigh's 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 78.7% in Paignton.
Paignton is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (415 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Paignton, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Chudleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,177 in Paignton. 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.2% in Paignton.
Paignton has more energy-efficient housing — 55.2% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,179.3 in Chudleigh and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 49 in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 50.4% in Paignton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Chudleigh versus 64.1% in Paignton. Chudleigh has a population of 4,372 and Paignton has 67,772.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 67,772 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £26,577 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 25.3% |
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