Chudleigh vs Totnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chudleigh is about 30% cheaper on average. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Totnes
£460,237
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Totnes
28.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Totnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Totnes
250.4
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Totnes
67.8
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Totnes
£28,803
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Chudleigh more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,012 versus £460,237 in Totnes. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Totnes it is a flat at £299,377.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Totnes (£299,377 vs £156,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Totnes prices grew faster — 48% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Totnes 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 Totnes.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Totnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Totnes enjoy 250.4 Mbps on average, while Chudleigh lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 79.1% in Totnes. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 43.7% in Totnes.
Totnes is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (250 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Totnes is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Chudleigh's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,370 in Totnes. 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Totnes.
Totnes has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chudleigh has a population of 4,372 while Totnes has 9,217. Median household income is £28,802.5 in Totnes and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 49.8 in Totnes. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 54.5% in Totnes.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 9,217 |
| Median Age | 50 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,802.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 36.3% |
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