Ivybridge vs Totnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ivybridge offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. For families, Ivybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ivybridge
£338,035
Totnes
£460,237
Crime Rate
Ivybridge
N/A
Totnes
28.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ivybridge
100.0%
Totnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ivybridge
268.9
Totnes
250.4
EPC Rating
Ivybridge
66.8
Totnes
67.8
Median Income
Ivybridge
£29,455
Totnes
£28,803
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Ivybridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £338,035 versus £460,237 in Totnes. The most affordable entry point in Ivybridge is a flat at £179,804, while in Totnes it is a flat at £299,377.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Totnes (£299,377 vs £179,804).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Totnes prices grew faster — 48% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ivybridge and Totnes at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Ivybridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Totnes.
Ivybridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Totnes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ivybridge | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ivybridge enjoy 268.9 Mbps on average, while Totnes lags behind at 250.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.6% of premises in Ivybridge and 79.1% in Totnes. Gigabit availability stands at 47.3% in Ivybridge and 43.7% in Totnes.
Ivybridge is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (269 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Totnes is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Ivybridge's band C (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Ivybridge and £1,370 in Totnes. 53.3% of homes in Ivybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Totnes.
Totnes has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ivybridge has a population of 12,485 while Totnes has 9,217. Median household income is £29,455 in Ivybridge and £28,802.5 in Totnes. The median age is 50.3 in Ivybridge and 49.8 in Totnes. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Ivybridge and 54.5% in Totnes.
| Indicator | Ivybridge | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,485 | 9,217 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,455 | £28,802.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.9% | 36.3% |
Location
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