Budleigh Salterton vs Exeter
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Exeter at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBudleigh 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.
| Metric | Budleigh Salterton | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 32 |
| Primary | 1 | 26 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Budleigh Salterton | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,237 | 126,522 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £28,616.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 33.8% |
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