Great Torrington vs Northam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Great Torrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. For families, Great Torrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Torrington
£270,975
Northam
£408,027
Crime Rate
Great Torrington
N/A
Northam
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Torrington
100.0%
Northam
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Torrington
176.3
Northam
416.3
EPC Rating
Great Torrington
69.4
Northam
68.4
Median Income
Great Torrington
£28,028
Northam
£27,547
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £270,975, Great Torrington undercuts Northam (£408,027) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Torrington is a flat at £109,000, while in Northam it is a flat at £131,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Northam (£458,192 vs £347,713).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northam prices grew faster — 61% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Great Torrington and Northam at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Great Torrington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Northam, which has 2 schools, the figure is 0%.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northam School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Torrington | Northam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Northam averages 416.3 Mbps – ahead of Great Torrington's 176.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.5% of premises in Great Torrington and 88.4% in Northam. Gigabit availability stands at 27.1% in Great Torrington and 81.6% in Northam.
Northam is the faster of the two by 136% on average download speed (416 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 Northam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Great Torrington and £1,382 in Northam. 58.6% of homes in Great Torrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Northam.
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 Northam. The median age is 49.9 in Great Torrington and 49.1 in Northam. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Great Torrington and 53.6% in Northam. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Great Torrington versus 68.4% in Northam. Great Torrington has a population of 5,958 and Northam has 5,191.
| Indicator | Great Torrington | Northam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,958 | 5,191 |
| Median Age | 49.9 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,028 | £27,546.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 27.4% |
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