Town comparison
Dawlish vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? 10.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Paignton offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. For families, Dawlish edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dawlish
£322,974
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Dawlish
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dawlish
100.0%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dawlish
325.2
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Dawlish
68.7
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Dawlish
£28,150
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Paignton is £287,841, which is 12% less than Dawlish at £322,974. The most affordable entry point in Dawlish is a flat at £162,280, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Dawlish (£305,219 vs £273,057).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dawlish and Paignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestDawlish has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Paignton. Dawlish has 3 schools in total, while Paignton has 15.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dawlish | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 15 |
| Primary | 2 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Paignton offers faster average downloads at 415.2 Mbps, compared to 325.2 Mbps in Dawlish. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Dawlish and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Dawlish and 78.7% in Paignton.
Paignton is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (415 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dawlish are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.7 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Paignton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Dawlish and £1,177 in Paignton. 56.6% of homes in Dawlish have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.2% in Paignton.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 49.3 in Dawlish and 49 in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Dawlish and 50.4% in Paignton. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Dawlish versus 64.1% in Paignton.
| Indicator | Dawlish | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,800 | 67,772 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £28,150 | £26,577 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 25.3% |
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