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Budleigh Salterton vs Exminster

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Exminster at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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.

MetricBudleigh SaltertonExminster
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonExminster
Population5,2374,388
Median Age51.348.9
Median Household Income£29,914£27,250
Employment Rate52.4%55.5%
Owner Occupied72.2%70%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Exminster?
Budleigh Salterton and Exminster are approximately 8.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Exminster?
Exminster is cheaper, with an average house price of £344,250.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Exminster safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Exminster?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Exminster?
Budleigh Salterton has faster average broadband at 329.4 Mbps.

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