Fremington vs Great Torrington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Great Torrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. For families, Fremington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fremington
£298,063
Great Torrington
£270,975
Crime Rate
Fremington
N/A
Great Torrington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fremington
100.0%
Great Torrington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fremington
395.8
Great Torrington
176.3
EPC Rating
Fremington
68.4
Great Torrington
69.4
Median Income
Fremington
£27,547
Great Torrington
£28,028
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Fremington commands an average of £298,063, compared with £270,975 in Great Torrington – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Fremington is a flat at £145,000, while in Great Torrington it is a flat at £109,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Fremington (£282,148 vs £207,278).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Torrington prices grew faster — 33% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Fremington and Great Torrington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Fremington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Torrington. There are 2 schools in Fremington and 2 in Great Torrington.
Fremington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fremington | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 395.8 Mbps in Fremington and 176.3 Mbps in Great Torrington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.6% of premises in Fremington and 74.5% in Great Torrington. Gigabit availability stands at 77% in Fremington and 27.1% in Great Torrington.
Fremington is the faster of the two by 125% on average download speed (396 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Great Torrington, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Fremington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Fremington and £1,364 in Great Torrington. 55.6% of homes in Fremington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Great Torrington.
Great Torrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,028 in Great Torrington and £27,546.5 in Fremington. The median age is 49.1 in Fremington and 49.9 in Great Torrington. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Fremington and 52.2% in Great Torrington. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Fremington versus 69.6% in Great Torrington. Fremington has a population of 5,229 and Great Torrington has 5,958.
| Indicator | Fremington | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,229 | 5,958 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 49.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,546.5 | £28,028 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.2% |
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