Dartmouth vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kingsteignton offers lower property prices by roughly 74%. For families, Dartmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dartmouth
£517,774
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Dartmouth
N/A
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dartmouth
100.0%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dartmouth
285.3
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Dartmouth
66.8
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Dartmouth
£29,455
Kingsteignton
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Kingsteignton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £298,317 versus £517,774 in Dartmouth. The most affordable entry point in Dartmouth is a flat at £336,638, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 106% pricier in Dartmouth (£336,638 vs £163,786).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dartmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dartmouth and Kingsteignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Dartmouth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kingsteignton.
Dartmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsteignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dartmouth | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kingsteignton enjoy 392.0 Mbps on average, while Dartmouth lags behind at 285.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Dartmouth and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Dartmouth and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (392 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kingsteignton is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Dartmouth's band C (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Dartmouth and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 53.3% of homes in Dartmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dartmouth has a population of 5,260 while Kingsteignton has 11,945. Median household income is £29,455 in Dartmouth and £28,060.7 in Kingsteignton. The median age is 50.3 in Dartmouth and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Dartmouth and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Dartmouth | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,260 | 11,945 |
| 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% |
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