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Budleigh Salterton vs Dawlish

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Dawlish 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 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.

MetricBudleigh SaltertonDawlish
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonDawlish
Population5,23711,800
Median Age51.349.3
Median Household Income£29,914£28,150
Employment Rate52.4%54.8%
Owner Occupied72.2%71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%32.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Dawlish?
Budleigh Salterton and Dawlish are approximately 7.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Dawlish?
Dawlish is cheaper, with an average house price of £322,974.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Dawlish safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Dawlish?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Dawlish?
Budleigh Salterton has faster average broadband at 329.4 Mbps.

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