Chudleigh vs Exeter
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chudleigh is about 9% cheaper on average. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Exeter
£356,050
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Exeter
96.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Exeter
63.6%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Exeter
433.6
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Exeter
70.6
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Exeter
£28,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Chudleigh more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,012 versus £356,050 in Exeter. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Exeter it is a flat at £197,652.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Exeter (£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 Exeter at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Chudleigh: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 63.6% in Exeter.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 32 |
| Primary | 1 | 26 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 63.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Exeter enjoy 433.6 Mbps on average, while Chudleigh lags behind at 235.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 92.7% in Exeter. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 84.6% in Exeter.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (434 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Exeter is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Chudleigh's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,196 in Exeter. 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Exeter.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chudleigh has a population of 4,372 while Exeter has 126,522. Median household income is £28,616.7 in Exeter and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 47.1 in Exeter. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 53.6% in Exeter.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 126,522 |
| Median Age | 50 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £28,616.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 33.8% |
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