Dawlish vs Kingskerswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Dawlish is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. For families, Dawlish edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dawlish
£322,974
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Crime Rate
Dawlish
N/A
Kingskerswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dawlish
100.0%
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dawlish
325.2
Kingskerswell
392
EPC Rating
Dawlish
68.7
Kingskerswell
67.8
Median Income
Dawlish
£28,150
Kingskerswell
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Kingskerswell commands an average of £327,611, compared with £322,974 in Dawlish – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Dawlish is a flat at £162,280, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Dawlish (£162,280 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dawlish and Kingskerswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Dawlish, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Kingskerswell. There are 3 schools in Dawlish and 1 in Kingskerswell.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Dawlish | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Kingskerswell and 325.2 Mbps in Dawlish. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Dawlish and 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Dawlish and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (392 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dawlish leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.7 (C), while Kingskerswell averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Dawlish and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 56.6% of homes in Dawlish have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell. The median age is 49.3 in Dawlish and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Dawlish versus 68.6% in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Dawlish and 53.1% in Kingskerswell.
| Indicator | Dawlish | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,800 | 4,217 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,150 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 32.7% |
Location
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