Side-by-side comparison of TQ13 Newton abbot and TQ2 Torquay covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
TQ2 is the more affordable option at £245,000 median vs £350,000 in TQ13. TQ13 has lower recorded crime (952 vs 5,828 offences over 13 months). TQ2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | TQ13 Newton abbot | TQ2 Torquay |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £350,000 | £245,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,643 | £2,470 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 952 | 5,828 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 10.9 | 57.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 63.1 | 96.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.