Chudleigh vs Torquay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Torquay is about 23% cheaper on average. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Torquay
£263,674
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Torquay
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Torquay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Torquay
433.9
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Torquay
68.2
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Torquay
£27,364
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Torquay more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £263,674 versus £324,012 in Chudleigh. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Torquay it is a flat at £172,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Chudleigh (£248,806 vs £225,484).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chudleigh prices grew faster — 32% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Torquay at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Chudleigh: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Torquay.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Torquay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Torquay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Torquay enjoy 433.9 Mbps on average, while Chudleigh lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 96.3% in Torquay. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 80.8% in Torquay.
Torquay is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (434 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Torquay is band C (score 68.2), ahead of Chudleigh's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,220 in Torquay. 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.9% in Torquay.
Torquay has more energy-efficient housing — 55.9% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chudleigh has a population of 4,372 while Torquay has 52,034. Median household income is £27,363.5 in Torquay and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 49.1 in Torquay. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 52.6% in Torquay.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Torquay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 52,034 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,363.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 52.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 29% |
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