Exmouth vs Newton Abbot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Newton Abbot is about 2% cheaper on average. For families, Newton Abbot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exmouth
£361,290
Newton Abbot
£354,930
Crime Rate
Exmouth
N/A
Newton Abbot
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exmouth
62.5%
Newton Abbot
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Exmouth
484.1
Newton Abbot
392
EPC Rating
Exmouth
68.9
Newton Abbot
67.8
Median Income
Exmouth
£29,914
Newton Abbot
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Newton Abbot is £354,930, which is 2% less than Exmouth at £361,290. The most affordable entry point in Exmouth is a flat at £242,311, while in Newton Abbot it is a flat at £179,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £179,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exmouth and Newton Abbot at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestNewton Abbot has 77.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 62.5% in Exmouth. Exmouth has 9 schools in total, while Newton Abbot has 12.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 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 | Exmouth | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 12 |
| Primary | 8 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Exmouth offers faster average downloads at 484.1 Mbps, compared to 392.0 Mbps in Newton Abbot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Exmouth and 89% in Newton Abbot. Gigabit availability stands at 96.3% in Exmouth and 75.8% in Newton Abbot.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (484 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Exmouth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Newton Abbot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Exmouth and £1,305 in Newton Abbot. 58.5% of homes in Exmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Newton Abbot.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £28,060.7 in Newton Abbot. The median age is 51.3 in Exmouth and 49.5 in Newton Abbot. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Exmouth and 53.1% in Newton Abbot. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Exmouth versus 68.6% in Newton Abbot.
| Indicator | Exmouth | Newton Abbot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,502 | 29,141 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 32.7% |
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