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Budleigh Salterton vs Chudleigh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Chudleigh offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Budleigh Salterton

£474,884

Chudleigh

£324,012

Crime Rate

Budleigh Salterton

N/A

Chudleigh

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Budleigh Salterton

100.0%

Chudleigh

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Budleigh Salterton

329.4

Chudleigh

235.3

EPC Rating

Budleigh Salterton

68.9

Chudleigh

67.3

Median Income

Budleigh Salterton

£29,914

Chudleigh

£27,179

Buyers will find Chudleigh more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,012 versus £474,884 in Budleigh Salterton. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Chudleigh it is a flat at £156,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 93% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£303,114 vs £156,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 32%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Chudleigh at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Budleigh Salterton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chudleigh.

Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBudleigh SaltertonChudleigh
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Budleigh Salterton enjoy 329.4 Mbps on average, while Chudleigh lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 67.3% in Chudleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 42.1% in Chudleigh.

Budleigh Salterton is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (329 vs 235 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Budleigh Salterton is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Chudleigh's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,435 in Chudleigh. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54% in Chudleigh.

Budleigh Salterton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Budleigh Salterton has a population of 5,237 while Chudleigh has 4,372. Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 50 in Chudleigh. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 53.8% in Chudleigh.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonChudleigh
Population5,2374,372
Median Age51.350
Median Household Income£29,914£27,179.3
Employment Rate52.4%53.8%
Owner Occupied72.2%70.9%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%35.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Chudleigh?
Budleigh Salterton and Chudleigh are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Chudleigh?
Chudleigh is cheaper, with an average house price of £324,012.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Chudleigh safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Chudleigh?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Chudleigh?
Budleigh Salterton has faster average broadband at 329.4 Mbps.

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