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Budleigh Salterton vs Kingsteignton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Kingsteignton wins on house prices with a 59% gap. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Budleigh Salterton

£474,884

Kingsteignton

£298,317

Crime Rate

Budleigh Salterton

N/A

Kingsteignton

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Budleigh Salterton

100.0%

Kingsteignton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Budleigh Salterton

329.4

Kingsteignton

392

EPC Rating

Budleigh Salterton

68.9

Kingsteignton

67.8

Median Income

Budleigh Salterton

£29,914

Kingsteignton

£28,061

Property in Budleigh Salterton commands an average of £474,884, compared with £298,317 in Kingsteignton – a difference of 59%. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 96% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£771,355 vs £393,194).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 20%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Kingsteignton 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 100% in Kingsteignton. There are 1 schools in Budleigh Salterton and 4 in Kingsteignton.

Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kingsteignton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBudleigh SaltertonKingsteignton
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Kingsteignton and 329.4 Mbps in Budleigh Salterton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Budleigh Salterton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Kingsteignton averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £28,060.7 in Kingsteignton. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Budleigh Salterton versus 68.6% in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonKingsteignton
Population5,23711,945
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 Kingsteignton?
Budleigh Salterton and Kingsteignton are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Kingsteignton?
Kingsteignton is cheaper, with an average house price of £298,317.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Kingsteignton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Kingsteignton?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Kingsteignton?
Kingsteignton has faster average broadband at 392.0 Mbps.

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