Bridport vs Seaton (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bridport and Seaton (east Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bridport | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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).
| Indicator | Bridport | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,294 | 7,429 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 33.8% |
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