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Budleigh Salterton vs Exeter

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Exeter is about 33% cheaper on average. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Budleigh Salterton

£474,884

Exeter

£356,050

Crime Rate

Budleigh Salterton

N/A

Exeter

96.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Budleigh Salterton

100.0%

Exeter

63.6%

Avg Download Speed

Budleigh Salterton

329.4

Exeter

433.6

EPC Rating

Budleigh Salterton

68.9

Exeter

70.6

Median Income

Budleigh Salterton

£29,914

Exeter

£28,617

The average house price in Exeter is £356,050, which is 33% less than Budleigh Salterton at £474,884. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Exeter 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 Exeter at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Budleigh Salterton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 63.6% in Exeter. Budleigh Salterton has 1 schools in total, while Exeter has 32.

Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Exeter School Inspection Breakdown

63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBudleigh SaltertonExeter
Total Schools132
Primary126
Secondary06
% Top two bands100%63.6%

Broadband & Connectivity

Exeter offers faster average downloads at 433.6 Mbps, compared to 329.4 Mbps in Budleigh Salterton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 92.7% in Exeter. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 84.6% in Exeter.

Exeter is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (434 vs 329 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Exeter are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Budleigh Salterton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,196 in Exeter. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Exeter.

Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £28,616.7 in Exeter. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 47.1 in Exeter. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 53.6% in Exeter. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Budleigh Salterton versus 66.9% in Exeter.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonExeter
Population5,237126,522
Median Age51.347.1
Median Household Income£29,914£28,616.7
Employment Rate52.4%53.6%
Owner Occupied72.2%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Exeter?
Budleigh Salterton and Exeter are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Exeter?
Exeter is cheaper, with an average house price of £356,050.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Exeter safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Exeter?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Exeter?
Exeter has faster average broadband at 433.6 Mbps.

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