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Budleigh Salterton vs Exmouth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Exmouth wins on house prices with a 31% gap. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Budleigh Salterton

£474,884

Exmouth

£361,290

Crime Rate

Budleigh Salterton

N/A

Exmouth

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Budleigh Salterton

100.0%

Exmouth

62.5%

Avg Download Speed

Budleigh Salterton

329.4

Exmouth

484.1

EPC Rating

Budleigh Salterton

68.9

Exmouth

68.9

Median Income

Budleigh Salterton

£29,914

Exmouth

£29,914

Property in Budleigh Salterton commands an average of £474,884, compared with £361,290 in Exmouth – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Exmouth it is a flat at £242,311.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£771,355 vs £519,381).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 41%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth 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 62.5% in Exmouth. There are 1 schools in Budleigh Salterton and 9 in Exmouth.

Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown

62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBudleigh SaltertonExmouth
Total Schools19
Primary18
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%62.5%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 484.1 Mbps in Exmouth and 329.4 Mbps in Budleigh Salterton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 98.5% in Exmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 96.3% in Exmouth.

Exmouth is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (484 vs 329 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Budleigh Salterton, scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.9 (band C) in Exmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,341 in Exmouth. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Exmouth.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £29,914 in Exmouth. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 51.3 in Exmouth. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 52.4% in Exmouth. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Budleigh Salterton versus 72.2% in Exmouth. Budleigh Salterton has a population of 5,237 and Exmouth has 35,502.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonExmouth
Population5,23735,502
Median Age51.351.3
Median Household Income£29,914£29,914
Employment Rate52.4%52.4%
Owner Occupied72.2%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth?
Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth are approximately 3.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Exmouth?
Exmouth is cheaper, with an average house price of £361,290.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Exmouth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Exmouth?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Exmouth?
Exmouth has faster average broadband at 484.1 Mbps.

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