Great Torrington vs Holsworthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Torrington wins on house prices with a 24% gap. For families, Great Torrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Torrington
£270,975
Holsworthy
£354,739
Crime Rate
Great Torrington
N/A
Holsworthy
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Torrington
100.0%
Holsworthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Torrington
176.3
Holsworthy
153.1
EPC Rating
Great Torrington
69.4
Holsworthy
67.8
Median Income
Great Torrington
£28,028
Holsworthy
£27,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Holsworthy commands an average of £354,739, compared with £270,975 in Great Torrington – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Great Torrington is a flat at £109,000, while in Holsworthy it is a flat at £147,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Holsworthy (£147,500 vs £109,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holsworthy prices grew faster — 58% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Great Torrington and Holsworthy at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Great Torrington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Holsworthy. There are 2 schools in Great Torrington and 2 in Holsworthy.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holsworthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Torrington | Holsworthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 176.3 Mbps in Great Torrington and 153.1 Mbps in Holsworthy. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.5% of premises in Great Torrington and 54.6% in Holsworthy. Gigabit availability stands at 27.1% in Great Torrington and 24.8% in Holsworthy.
Great Torrington is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (176 vs 153 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Great Torrington, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Holsworthy. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Great Torrington and £1,391 in Holsworthy. 58.6% of homes in Great Torrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Holsworthy.
Great Torrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,028 in Great Torrington and £27,923.5 in Holsworthy. The median age is 49.9 in Great Torrington and 48.8 in Holsworthy. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Great Torrington and 52.8% in Holsworthy. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Great Torrington versus 67.9% in Holsworthy. Great Torrington has a population of 5,958 and Holsworthy has 3,472.
| Indicator | Great Torrington | Holsworthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,958 | 3,472 |
| Median Age | 49.9 | 48.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,028 | £27,923.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 28.4% |
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