Dartmouth vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Newton Abbot is about 46% cheaper on average. For families, Dartmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dartmouth
£517,774
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Dartmouth
N/A
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dartmouth
100.0%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Dartmouth
285.3
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Dartmouth
66.8
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Dartmouth
£29,455
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Newton Abbot is £354,930, which is 46% less than Dartmouth at £517,774. The most affordable entry point in Dartmouth is a flat at £336,638, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 87% pricier in Dartmouth (£336,638 vs £179,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newton Abbot prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dartmouth and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestDartmouth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 77.8% in Newton Abbot. Dartmouth has 2 schools in total, while Newton Abbot has 12.
Dartmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton Abbot School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dartmouth | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newton Abbot offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 285.3 Mbps in Dartmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Dartmouth and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in Dartmouth and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (392 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Newton Abbot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 66.8 (band C) in Dartmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Dartmouth and £1,305 in Newton Abbot. 53.3% of homes in Dartmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot. The median age is 50.3 in Dartmouth and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Dartmouth and 53.1% in Newton Abbot. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Dartmouth versus 68.6% in Newton Abbot.
| Indicator | Dartmouth | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,260 | 29,141 |
| 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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