Ivybridge vs Torpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Torpoint offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. For families, Ivybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ivybridge
£338,035
Torpoint
£282,384
Crime Rate
Ivybridge
N/A
Torpoint
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ivybridge
100.0%
Torpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ivybridge
268.9
Torpoint
404.4
EPC Rating
Ivybridge
66.8
Torpoint
66.2
Median Income
Ivybridge
£29,455
Torpoint
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Torpoint is £282,384, which is 20% less than Ivybridge at £338,035. The most affordable entry point in Ivybridge is a flat at £179,804, while in Torpoint it is a flat at £191,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Ivybridge (£451,561 vs £383,901).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Torpoint prices grew faster — 36% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ivybridge and Torpoint at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestIvybridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Torpoint. Ivybridge has 5 schools in total, while Torpoint has 3.
Ivybridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Torpoint School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ivybridge | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Torpoint offers faster average downloads at 404.4 Mbps, compared to 268.9 Mbps in Ivybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.6% of premises in Ivybridge and 90.9% in Torpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 47.3% in Ivybridge and 76.3% in Torpoint.
Torpoint is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (404 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ivybridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.8 (band C) versus 66.2 (band C) in Torpoint. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Ivybridge and £1,418 in Torpoint. 53.3% of homes in Ivybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Torpoint.
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 Torpoint. The median age is 50.3 in Ivybridge and 47.6 in Torpoint. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Ivybridge and 53.3% in Torpoint. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Ivybridge versus 66.2% in Torpoint.
| Indicator | Ivybridge | Torpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,485 | 7,330 |
| 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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