Area guide · East Devon

Living in Budleigh Salterton

A snapshot of life in Budleigh Salterton, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Budleigh Salterton is a village in East Devon, South West with a population of 5,237. The average house price is £474,884.

Where Budleigh Salterton ranks

Population

5,237

Avg House Price

£474,884

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

329 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,914

Median Age

51.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Budleigh Salterton's detached homes (£771,355) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£303,114).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Budleigh Salterton prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£336,482 → £474,884).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£771,355	£775,000	31
Semi-Detached	£424,087	£400,000	24
Terraced	£344,381	£290,000	21
Flat	£303,114	£276,000	29

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Budleigh Salterton is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Budleigh Salterton averages 329 Mbps — 229% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Budleigh Salterton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.9
% Rated C or Above	58.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,341

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,237
Median Age	51.3
Median Household Income	£29,914
Employment Rate	52.4%
Owner Occupied	72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Budleigh Salterton?

The average house price in Budleigh Salterton is £474,884 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Budleigh Salterton?

The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat, with an average price of £303,114.

How are the schools in Budleigh Salterton?

Budleigh Salterton has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Budleigh Salterton?

Average broadband download speeds in Budleigh Salterton are around 329 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.1% of premises.

How big is Budleigh Salterton?

Budleigh Salterton is a settlement in East Devon with a population of approximately 5,237.

Most compared with

How does Budleigh Salterton stack up against its neighbours?

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Chudleigh

House price: £474,884 · £324,012
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.2 mi

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Cranbrook (East Devon)

House price: £474,884 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 8.6 mi

Budleigh Salterton

Dawlish

House price: £474,884 · £322,974
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 7.1 mi

Budleigh Salterton

Exeter

House price: £474,884 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · 96
Distance: 10.4 mi

Budleigh Salterton

Exminster

House price: £474,884 · £344,250
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 8.1 mi

Budleigh Salterton

Exmouth

House price: £474,884 · £361,290
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.3 mi

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