Great Torrington vs Westward Ho!
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Great Torrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower.
Avg House Price
Great Torrington
£270,975
Westward Ho!
£342,500
Crime Rate
Great Torrington
N/A
Westward Ho!
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Torrington
100.0%
Westward Ho!
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Great Torrington
176.3
Westward Ho!
416.3
EPC Rating
Great Torrington
69.4
Westward Ho!
68.4
Median Income
Great Torrington
£28,028
Westward Ho!
£27,547
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £270,975, Great Torrington undercuts Westward Ho! (£342,500) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Torrington is a flat at £109,000, while in Westward Ho! it is a semi-detached at £195,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 38% pricier in Great Torrington (£269,242 vs £195,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Torrington prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Great Torrington and Westward Ho! at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Great Torrington and Westward Ho!. Great Torrington has 2 schools and Westward Ho! has 0 schools.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westward Ho! School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Great Torrington | Westward Ho! |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Westward Ho! 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 Westward Ho!. Gigabit availability stands at 27.1% in Great Torrington and 81.6% in Westward Ho!.
Westward Ho! 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 Westward Ho!. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Great Torrington and £1,382 in Westward Ho!. 58.6% of homes in Great Torrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Westward Ho!.
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 Westward Ho!. The median age is 49.9 in Great Torrington and 49.1 in Westward Ho!. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Great Torrington and 53.6% in Westward Ho!. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Great Torrington versus 68.4% in Westward Ho!. Great Torrington has a population of 5,958 and Westward Ho! has 3,468.
| Indicator | Great Torrington | Westward Ho! |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,958 | 3,468 |
| 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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