Ivybridge vs Plymouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Plymouth wins on house prices with a 23% gap. For families, Ivybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ivybridge
£338,035
Plymouth
£274,369
Crime Rate
Ivybridge
N/A
Plymouth
91.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ivybridge
100.0%
Plymouth
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Ivybridge
268.9
Plymouth
418
EPC Rating
Ivybridge
66.8
Plymouth
70.1
Median Income
Ivybridge
£29,455
Plymouth
£28,309
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Ivybridge commands an average of £338,035, compared with £274,369 in Plymouth – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Ivybridge is a flat at £179,804, while in Plymouth it is a flat at £150,772.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Ivybridge (£276,251 vs £228,399).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Plymouth prices grew faster — 28% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ivybridge and Plymouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Ivybridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95.7% in Plymouth. There are 5 schools in Ivybridge and 89 in Plymouth.
Ivybridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Plymouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 89 schools (70 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ivybridge | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 89 |
| Primary | 4 | 70 |
| Secondary | 1 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.0 Mbps in Plymouth and 268.9 Mbps in Ivybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.6% of premises in Ivybridge and 91.2% in Plymouth. Gigabit availability stands at 47.3% in Ivybridge and 80.7% in Plymouth.
Plymouth is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (418 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Plymouth, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 66.8 (band C) in Ivybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Ivybridge and £1,053 in Plymouth. 53.3% of homes in Ivybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Plymouth.
Plymouth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,455 in Ivybridge and £28,309 in Plymouth. The median age is 50.3 in Ivybridge and 42.6 in Plymouth. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Ivybridge and 55.4% in Plymouth. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Ivybridge versus 57.6% in Plymouth. Ivybridge has a population of 12,485 and Plymouth has 266,970.
| Indicator | Ivybridge | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,485 | 266,970 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,455 | £28,309 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 57.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.9% | 27.5% |
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