Teignmouth vs Totnes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Teignmouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. For families, Teignmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Teignmouth
£358,676
Totnes
£460,237
Crime Rate
Teignmouth
N/A
Totnes
28.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Teignmouth
100.0%
Totnes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Teignmouth
429.9
Totnes
250.4
EPC Rating
Teignmouth
68.7
Totnes
67.8
Median Income
Teignmouth
£28,150
Totnes
£28,803
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Totnes commands an average of £460,237, compared with £358,676 in Teignmouth – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Teignmouth is a flat at £209,219, while in Totnes it is a flat at £299,377.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Totnes (£299,377 vs £209,219).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Totnes prices grew faster — 48% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Teignmouth and Totnes at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Teignmouth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Totnes. There are 4 schools in Teignmouth and 3 in Totnes.
Teignmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Teignmouth | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.9 Mbps in Teignmouth and 250.4 Mbps in Totnes. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Teignmouth and 79.1% in Totnes. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Teignmouth and 43.7% in Totnes.
Teignmouth is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (430 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Teignmouth, scoring 68.7 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Totnes. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Teignmouth and £1,370 in Totnes. 56.6% of homes in Teignmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Totnes.
Teignmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,802.5 in Totnes and £28,150 in Teignmouth. The median age is 49.3 in Teignmouth and 49.8 in Totnes. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Teignmouth and 54.5% in Totnes. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Teignmouth versus 70.9% in Totnes. Teignmouth has a population of 15,314 and Totnes has 9,217.
| Indicator | Teignmouth | Totnes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,314 | 9,217 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,150 | £28,802.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 36.3% |
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