Exeter vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Newton Abbot wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Newton Abbot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exeter
£356,050
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Exeter
96.0
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exeter
63.6%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Exeter
433.6
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Exeter
70.6
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Exeter
£28,617
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Exeter commands an average of £356,050, compared with £354,930 in Newton Abbot – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Exeter is a flat at £197,652, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Exeter (£295,253 vs £250,928).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newton Abbot prices grew faster — 36% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exeter and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Newton Abbot, where 77.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 63.6% in Exeter. There are 32 schools in Exeter and 12 in Newton Abbot.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 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 | Exeter | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 12 |
| Primary | 26 | 9 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 63.6% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.6 Mbps in Exeter and 392.0 Mbps in Newton Abbot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Exeter and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Exeter and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (434 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Exeter, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Newton Abbot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Exeter and £1,305 in Newton Abbot. 62.6% of homes in Exeter have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Newton Abbot.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,616.7 in Exeter and £28,060.7 in Newton Abbot. The median age is 47.1 in Exeter and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Exeter and 53.1% in Newton Abbot. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Exeter versus 68.6% in Newton Abbot. Exeter has a population of 126,522 and Newton Abbot has 29,141.
| Indicator | Exeter | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,522 | 29,141 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,616.7 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 32.7% |
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