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Bridport vs Seaton (East Devon)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Seaton (east Devon) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. For families, Seaton (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bridport

£428,295

Seaton (East Devon)

£316,077

Crime Rate

Bridport

44.8

Seaton (East Devon)

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bridport

66.7%

Seaton (East Devon)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bridport

277.7

Seaton (East Devon)

295.8

EPC Rating

Bridport

68.3

Seaton (East Devon)

68.9

Median Income

Bridport

£29,709

Seaton (East Devon)

£29,914

At £316,077, Seaton (east Devon) undercuts Bridport (£428,295) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridport is a flat at £201,202, while in Seaton (east Devon) it is a flat at £165,776.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Bridport (£306,804 vs £224,448).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bridport prices grew faster — 39% vs 18%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Bridport and Seaton (east Devon) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 3 schools in Bridport, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Seaton (east Devon), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bridport School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Seaton (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBridportSeaton (East Devon)
Total Schools31
Primary31
Secondary00
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Seaton (east Devon) averages 295.8 Mbps – ahead of Bridport's 277.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Bridport and 95.8% in Seaton (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Bridport and 52% in Seaton (east Devon).

Seaton (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (296 vs 278 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Seaton (east Devon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Bridport averages 68.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Bridport and £1,341 in Seaton (east Devon). 56% of homes in Bridport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Seaton (east Devon).

Seaton (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,914 in Seaton (east Devon) and £29,709 in Bridport. The median age is 51.1 in Bridport and 51.3 in Seaton (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bridport versus 72.2% in Seaton (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Bridport and 52.4% in Seaton (east Devon).

IndicatorBridportSeaton (East Devon)
Population12,2947,429
Median Age51.151.3
Median Household Income£29,709£29,914
Employment Rate52.1%52.4%
Owner Occupied70.4%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified31.5%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bridport and Seaton (east Devon)?
Bridport and Seaton (east Devon) are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bridport or Seaton (east Devon)?
Seaton (east Devon) is cheaper, with an average house price of £316,077.
Is Bridport or Seaton (east Devon) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bridport or Seaton (east Devon)?
Seaton (east Devon) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bridport or Seaton (east Devon)?
Seaton (east Devon) has faster average broadband at 295.8 Mbps.

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