Great Torrington vs South Molton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Torrington wins on house prices with a 23% gap. For families, Great Torrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Torrington
£270,975
South Molton
£353,534
Crime Rate
Great Torrington
N/A
South Molton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Torrington
100.0%
South Molton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Great Torrington
176.3
South Molton
321.1
EPC Rating
Great Torrington
69.4
South Molton
68.2
Median Income
Great Torrington
£28,028
South Molton
£28,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in South Molton commands an average of £353,534, compared with £270,975 in Great Torrington – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Great Torrington is a flat at £109,000, while in South Molton it is a flat at £162,244.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in South Molton (£162,244 vs £109,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Molton prices grew faster — 65% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Great Torrington and South Molton 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 66.7% in South Molton. There are 2 schools in Great Torrington and 3 in South Molton.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Molton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Torrington | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 321.1 Mbps in South Molton and 176.3 Mbps in Great Torrington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.5% of premises in Great Torrington and 72.3% in South Molton. Gigabit availability stands at 27.1% in Great Torrington and 61.4% in South Molton.
South Molton is the faster of the two by 82% on average download speed (321 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Great Torrington, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.2 (band C) in South Molton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Great Torrington and £1,371 in South Molton. 58.6% of homes in Great Torrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.9% in South Molton.
Great Torrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,458.6 in South Molton and £28,028 in Great Torrington. The median age is 49.9 in Great Torrington and 47.5 in South Molton. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Great Torrington and 56.4% in South Molton. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Great Torrington versus 67.5% in South Molton. Great Torrington has a population of 5,958 and South Molton has 6,226.
| Indicator | Great Torrington | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,958 | 6,226 |
| Median Age | 49.9 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,028 | £28,458.6 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 30.1% |
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