Budleigh Salterton vs Exminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Exminster offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Budleigh Salterton
£474,884
Exminster
£344,250
Crime Rate
Budleigh Salterton
N/A
Exminster
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Budleigh Salterton
100.0%
Exminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Budleigh Salterton
329.4
Exminster
199.8
EPC Rating
Budleigh Salterton
68.9
Exminster
67.8
Median Income
Budleigh Salterton
£29,914
Exminster
£27,250
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Exminster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £344,250 versus £474,884 in Budleigh Salterton. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Exminster it is a flat at £252,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 79% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£771,355 vs £430,591).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Exminster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Budleigh Salterton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Exminster.
Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Budleigh Salterton | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Budleigh Salterton enjoy 329.4 Mbps on average, while Exminster lags behind at 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 61.7% in Exminster. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 34.5% in Exminster.
Budleigh Salterton is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (329 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Budleigh Salterton is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Exminster's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,421 in Exminster. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Exminster.
Budleigh Salterton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Budleigh Salterton has a population of 5,237 while Exminster has 4,388. Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 48.9 in Exminster. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 55.5% in Exminster.
| Indicator | Budleigh Salterton | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,237 | 4,388 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £27,250 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 32.5% |
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