Kingsbridge vs Totnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Totnes offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. For families, Totnes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingsbridge
£482,836
Totnes
£460,237
Crime Rate
Kingsbridge
N/A
Totnes
28.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingsbridge
50.0%
Totnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kingsbridge
198.1
Totnes
250.4
EPC Rating
Kingsbridge
66.8
Totnes
67.8
Median Income
Kingsbridge
£29,455
Totnes
£28,803
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Totnes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £460,237 versus £482,836 in Kingsbridge. The most affordable entry point in Kingsbridge is a flat at £256,074, while in Totnes it is a flat at £299,377.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Totnes (£299,377 vs £256,074).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Totnes prices grew faster — 48% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Kingsbridge and Totnes at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Totnes: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Kingsbridge.
Kingsbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 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 | Kingsbridge | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Totnes enjoy 250.4 Mbps on average, while Kingsbridge lags behind at 198.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 76.6% of premises in Kingsbridge and 79.1% in Totnes. Gigabit availability stands at 31.6% in Kingsbridge and 43.7% in Totnes.
Totnes is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (250 vs 198 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Totnes is band C (score 67.8), ahead of Kingsbridge's band C (score 66.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,475 in Kingsbridge and £1,370 in Totnes. 53.3% of homes in Kingsbridge 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
Kingsbridge has a population of 5,682 while Totnes has 9,217. Median household income is £29,455 in Kingsbridge and £28,802.5 in Totnes. The median age is 50.3 in Kingsbridge and 49.8 in Totnes. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Kingsbridge and 54.5% in Totnes.
| Indicator | Kingsbridge | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,682 | 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% |
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