Budleigh Salterton vs Honiton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Honiton offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Budleigh Salterton
£474,884
Honiton
£316,077
Crime Rate
Budleigh Salterton
N/A
Honiton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Budleigh Salterton
100.0%
Honiton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Budleigh Salterton
329.4
Honiton
368.6
EPC Rating
Budleigh Salterton
68.9
Honiton
68.5
Median Income
Budleigh Salterton
£29,914
Honiton
£29,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Honiton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £316,077 versus £474,884 in Budleigh Salterton. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Honiton it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 83% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£303,114 vs £165,776).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Honiton 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 Honiton.
Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Budleigh Salterton | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Honiton enjoy 368.6 Mbps on average, while Budleigh Salterton lags behind at 329.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 83.6% in Honiton. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 71% in Honiton.
Honiton is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (369 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Budleigh Salterton is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Honiton's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,371 in Honiton. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Honiton.
Budleigh Salterton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Budleigh Salterton has a population of 5,237 while Honiton has 12,155. Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £29,134.8 in Honiton. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 47.9 in Honiton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 56.4% in Honiton.
| Indicator | Budleigh Salterton | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,237 | 12,155 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £29,134.8 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 31.1% |
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