Dawlish vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kingsteignton is about 8% cheaper on average. For families, Dawlish edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dawlish
£322,974
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Dawlish
N/A
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dawlish
100.0%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dawlish
325.2
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Dawlish
68.7
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Dawlish
£28,150
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 £322,974 in Dawlish. The most affordable entry point in Dawlish is a flat at £162,280, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Dawlish (£243,447 vs £220,117).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dawlish and Kingsteignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Dawlish: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kingsteignton.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Dawlish | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kingsteignton enjoy 392.0 Mbps on average, while Dawlish lags behind at 325.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Dawlish and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Dawlish and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (392 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dawlish is band C (score 68.7), ahead of Kingsteignton's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Dawlish and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 56.6% of homes in Dawlish have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dawlish has a population of 11,800 while Kingsteignton has 11,945. Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £28,060.7 in Kingsteignton. The median age is 49.3 in Dawlish and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Dawlish and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Dawlish | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,800 | 11,945 |
| 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% |
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