Chudleigh vs Crediton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Chudleigh is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Crediton
£355,256
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Crediton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Crediton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Crediton
230.6
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Crediton
67.3
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Crediton
£26,888
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £324,012, Chudleigh undercuts Crediton (£355,256) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Crediton it is a flat at £133,283.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Chudleigh (£156,667 vs £133,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crediton prices grew faster — 35% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Crediton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 1 schools in Chudleigh, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crediton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crediton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Crediton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chudleigh averages 235.3 Mbps – ahead of Crediton's 230.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 72.4% in Crediton. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 40.3% in Crediton.
Chudleigh is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (235 vs 231 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chudleigh, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Crediton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,467 in Crediton. 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.5% in Crediton.
Chudleigh has more energy-efficient housing — 54% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,179.3 in Chudleigh and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 48.5 in Crediton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 55.5% in Crediton. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Chudleigh versus 68.6% in Crediton. Chudleigh has a population of 4,372 and Crediton has 7,971.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Crediton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 7,971 |
| Median Age | 50 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £26,888.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 31.1% |
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