Dartmouth vs Kingskerswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingskerswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 58% lower. For families, Dartmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dartmouth
£517,774
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Crime Rate
Dartmouth
N/A
Kingskerswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dartmouth
100.0%
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dartmouth
285.3
Kingskerswell
392
EPC Rating
Dartmouth
66.8
Kingskerswell
67.8
Median Income
Dartmouth
£29,455
Kingskerswell
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £327,611, Kingskerswell undercuts Dartmouth (£517,774) by around 58% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dartmouth is a flat at £336,638, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 205% pricier in Dartmouth (£336,638 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dartmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dartmouth and Kingskerswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Dartmouth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kingskerswell, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Dartmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dartmouth | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kingskerswell averages 392.0 Mbps – ahead of Dartmouth's 285.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Dartmouth and 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Dartmouth and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (392 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kingskerswell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Dartmouth averages 66.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Dartmouth and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 53.3% of homes in Dartmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,455 in Dartmouth and £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell. The median age is 50.3 in Dartmouth and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Dartmouth versus 68.6% in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Dartmouth and 53.1% in Kingskerswell.
| Indicator | Dartmouth | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,260 | 4,217 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,455 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.9% | 32.7% |
Location
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