Ivybridge vs Saltash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Saltash is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. For families, Ivybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ivybridge
£338,035
Saltash
£309,932
Crime Rate
Ivybridge
N/A
Saltash
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ivybridge
100.0%
Saltash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ivybridge
268.9
Saltash
335.8
EPC Rating
Ivybridge
66.8
Saltash
66.2
Median Income
Ivybridge
£29,455
Saltash
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £309,932, Saltash undercuts Ivybridge (£338,035) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ivybridge is a flat at £179,804, while in Saltash it is a flat at £149,224.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Ivybridge (£179,804 vs £149,224).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saltash prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ivybridge and Saltash at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 5 schools in Ivybridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Saltash, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ivybridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saltash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ivybridge | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Saltash averages 335.8 Mbps – ahead of Ivybridge's 268.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.6% of premises in Ivybridge and 90.8% in Saltash. Gigabit availability stands at 47.3% in Ivybridge and 62.2% in Saltash.
Saltash is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (336 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ivybridge, scoring 66.8 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Saltash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Ivybridge and £1,418 in Saltash. 53.3% of homes in Ivybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Saltash.
Ivybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 53.3% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,455 in Ivybridge and £27,819 in Saltash. The median age is 50.3 in Ivybridge and 47.6 in Saltash. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Ivybridge and 53.3% in Saltash. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Ivybridge versus 66.2% in Saltash. Ivybridge has a population of 12,485 and Saltash has 15,245.
| Indicator | Ivybridge | Saltash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,485 | 15,245 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,455 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.9% | 30.6% |
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