Budleigh Salterton vs Topsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Budleigh Salterton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Budleigh Salterton
£474,884
Topsham
£564,901
Crime Rate
Budleigh Salterton
N/A
Topsham
96.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Budleigh Salterton
100.0%
Topsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Budleigh Salterton
329.4
Topsham
474.1
EPC Rating
Budleigh Salterton
68.9
Topsham
71.5
Median Income
Budleigh Salterton
£29,914
Topsham
£28,850
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £474,884, Budleigh Salterton undercuts Topsham (£564,901) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Topsham it is a flat at £332,074.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Topsham (£637,938 vs £344,381).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Topsham prices grew faster — 42% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Topsham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 1 schools in Budleigh Salterton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Topsham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Topsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Budleigh Salterton | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Topsham averages 474.1 Mbps – ahead of Budleigh Salterton's 329.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 96.1% in Topsham. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 94% in Topsham.
Topsham is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (474 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Topsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Budleigh Salterton averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,162 in Topsham. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Topsham.
Topsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £28,850 in Topsham. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 46 in Topsham. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Budleigh Salterton versus 64.7% in Topsham. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 53% in Topsham.
| Indicator | Budleigh Salterton | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,237 | 4,193 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £28,850 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 34.2% |
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