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Budleigh Salterton vs Cranbrook (East Devon)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Cranbrook (east Devon) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricBudleigh SaltertonCranbrook (East Devon)
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonCranbrook (East Devon)
Population5,2374,649
Median Age51.346.3
Median Household Income£29,914£29,122.3
Employment Rate52.4%55%
Owner Occupied72.2%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%33.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Cranbrook (east Devon)?
Budleigh Salterton and Cranbrook (east Devon) are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Cranbrook (east Devon)?
Cranbrook (east Devon) is cheaper, with an average house price of £356,050.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Cranbrook (east Devon) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Cranbrook (east Devon)?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Cranbrook (east Devon)?
Budleigh Salterton has faster average broadband at 329.4 Mbps.

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