Budleigh Salterton vs Dawlish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dawlish wins on house prices with a 47% gap. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Budleigh Salterton
£474,884
Dawlish
£322,974
Crime Rate
Budleigh Salterton
N/A
Dawlish
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Budleigh Salterton
100.0%
Dawlish
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Budleigh Salterton
329.4
Dawlish
325.2
EPC Rating
Budleigh Salterton
68.9
Dawlish
68.7
Median Income
Budleigh Salterton
£29,914
Dawlish
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Budleigh Salterton commands an average of £474,884, compared with £322,974 in Dawlish – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Dawlish it is a flat at £162,280.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 87% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£303,114 vs £162,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Dawlish 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 Dawlish. There are 1 schools in Budleigh Salterton and 3 in Dawlish.
Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Budleigh Salterton | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 329.4 Mbps in Budleigh Salterton and 325.2 Mbps in Dawlish. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 94.2% in Dawlish. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 59.3% in Dawlish.
Budleigh Salterton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (329 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Budleigh Salterton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Dawlish averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,264 in Dawlish. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Dawlish.
Budleigh Salterton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £28,150 in Dawlish. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 49.3 in Dawlish. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Budleigh Salterton versus 71.3% in Dawlish. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 54.8% in Dawlish.
| Indicator | Budleigh Salterton | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,237 | 11,800 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 32.8% |
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