Chudleigh vs Cranbrook (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chudleigh wins on house prices with a 9% gap. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Cranbrook (east Devon) commands an average of £356,050, compared with £324,012 in Chudleigh – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Cranbrook (east Devon) it is a flat at £197,652.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Cranbrook (east Devon) (£197,652 vs £156,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chudleigh prices grew faster — 32% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Cranbrook (east Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Chudleigh, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cranbrook (east Devon). There are 1 schools in Chudleigh and 2 in Cranbrook (east Devon).
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Cranbrook (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 312.3 Mbps in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 235.3 Mbps in Chudleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 78.3% in Cranbrook (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon).
Cranbrook (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (312 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cranbrook (east Devon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Chudleigh averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon). 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Cranbrook (east Devon).
Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Chudleigh versus 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon).
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Cranbrook (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 4,649 |
| Median Age | 50 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £29,122.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 33.1% |
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