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Budleigh Salterton vs Kingskerswell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Kingskerswell is about 45% cheaper on average. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Budleigh Salterton

£474,884

Kingskerswell

£327,611

Crime Rate

Budleigh Salterton

N/A

Kingskerswell

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Budleigh Salterton

100.0%

Kingskerswell

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Budleigh Salterton

329.4

Kingskerswell

392

EPC Rating

Budleigh Salterton

68.9

Kingskerswell

67.8

Median Income

Budleigh Salterton

£29,914

Kingskerswell

£28,061

Buyers will find Kingskerswell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £327,611 versus £474,884 in Budleigh Salterton. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 175% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£303,114 vs £110,375).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 29%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Kingskerswell 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 Kingskerswell.

Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBudleigh SaltertonKingskerswell
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Kingskerswell enjoy 392.0 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 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.

Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (392 vs 329 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Budleigh Salterton is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Kingskerswell's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.

Budleigh Salterton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Budleigh Salterton has a population of 5,237 while Kingskerswell has 4,217. Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 53.1% in Kingskerswell.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonKingskerswell
Population5,2374,217
Median Age51.349.5
Median Household Income£29,914£28,060.7
Employment Rate52.4%53.1%
Owner Occupied72.2%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%32.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Kingskerswell?
Budleigh Salterton and Kingskerswell are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Kingskerswell?
Kingskerswell is cheaper, with an average house price of £327,611.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Kingskerswell safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Kingskerswell?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Kingskerswell?
Kingskerswell has faster average broadband at 392.0 Mbps.

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