Budleigh Salterton vs Cranbrook (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Cranbrook (east Devon) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Budleigh Salterton
£474,884
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Crime Rate
Budleigh Salterton
N/A
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Budleigh Salterton
100.0%
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Budleigh Salterton
329.4
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
EPC Rating
Budleigh Salterton
68.9
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Median Income
Budleigh Salterton
£29,914
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Budleigh Salterton commands an average of £474,884, compared with £356,050 in Cranbrook (east Devon) – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Cranbrook (east Devon) it is a flat at £197,652.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£303,114 vs £197,652).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Cranbrook (east Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Budleigh Salterton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cranbrook (east Devon). There are 1 schools in Budleigh Salterton and 2 in Cranbrook (east Devon).
Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Budleigh Salterton | Cranbrook (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 329.4 Mbps in Budleigh Salterton and 312.3 Mbps in Cranbrook (east Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 78.3% in Cranbrook (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon).
Budleigh Salterton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (329 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cranbrook (east Devon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Budleigh Salterton averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon). 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Cranbrook (east Devon).
Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Budleigh Salterton versus 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon).
| Indicator | Budleigh Salterton | Cranbrook (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,237 | 4,649 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £29,122.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 33.1% |
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