Fremington vs Ilfracombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fremington wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Fremington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fremington
£298,063
Ilfracombe
£301,663
Crime Rate
Fremington
N/A
Ilfracombe
117.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fremington
100.0%
Ilfracombe
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fremington
395.8
Ilfracombe
204.4
EPC Rating
Fremington
68.4
Ilfracombe
67.3
Median Income
Fremington
£27,547
Ilfracombe
£27,065
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £298,063, Fremington undercuts Ilfracombe (£301,663) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fremington is a flat at £145,000, while in Ilfracombe it is a flat at £194,281.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Ilfracombe (£455,836 vs £319,990).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fremington prices grew faster — 15% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Fremington and Ilfracombe at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Fremington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ilfracombe, which has 3 schools, the figure is 0%.
Fremington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ilfracombe School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fremington | Ilfracombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fremington averages 395.8 Mbps – ahead of Ilfracombe's 204.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.6% of premises in Fremington and 92.9% in Ilfracombe. Gigabit availability stands at 77% in Fremington and 30.7% in Ilfracombe.
Fremington is the faster of the two by 94% on average download speed (396 vs 204 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fremington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.4 (C), while Ilfracombe averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Fremington and £1,401 in Ilfracombe. 55.6% of homes in Fremington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.7% in Ilfracombe.
Fremington has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,546.5 in Fremington and £27,065 in Ilfracombe. The median age is 49.1 in Fremington and 48.3 in Ilfracombe. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Fremington versus 67.3% in Ilfracombe. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Fremington and 55% in Ilfracombe.
| Indicator | Fremington | Ilfracombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,229 | 9,199 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,546.5 | £27,065 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28.5% |
Location
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