Town comparison
Dawlish vs Teignmouth
Which is better to live in? 2.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Dawlish offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. For families, Dawlish edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dawlish
£322,974
Teignmouth
£358,676
Crime Rate
Dawlish
N/A
Teignmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dawlish
100.0%
Teignmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dawlish
325.2
Teignmouth
429.9
EPC Rating
Dawlish
68.7
Teignmouth
68.7
Median Income
Dawlish
£28,150
Teignmouth
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Dawlish is £322,974, which is 10% less than Teignmouth at £358,676. The most affordable entry point in Dawlish is a flat at £162,280, while in Teignmouth it is a flat at £209,219.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Teignmouth (£209,219 vs £162,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dawlish and Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth. Dawlish has 3 schools in total, while Teignmouth has 4.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Teignmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dawlish | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Teignmouth offers faster average downloads at 429.9 Mbps, compared to 325.2 Mbps in Dawlish. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Dawlish and 99.3% in Teignmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Dawlish and 83.4% in Teignmouth.
Teignmouth is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (430 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 68.7 (band C) in Teignmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Dawlish and £1,264 in Teignmouth. 56.6% of homes in Dawlish have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Teignmouth.
Dawlish has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Dawlish and £28,150 in Teignmouth. The median age is 49.3 in Dawlish and 49.3 in Teignmouth. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Dawlish and 54.8% in Teignmouth. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Dawlish versus 71.3% in Teignmouth.
| Indicator | Dawlish | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,800 | 15,314 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,150 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 32.8% |
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