Chudleigh vs Exminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chudleigh offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. For families, Chudleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chudleigh
£324,012
Exminster
£344,250
Crime Rate
Chudleigh
N/A
Exminster
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chudleigh
100.0%
Exminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chudleigh
235.3
Exminster
199.8
EPC Rating
Chudleigh
67.3
Exminster
67.8
Median Income
Chudleigh
£27,179
Exminster
£27,250
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chudleigh is £324,012, which is 6% less than Exminster at £344,250. The most affordable entry point in Chudleigh is a flat at £156,667, while in Exminster it is a flat at £252,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Exminster (£252,000 vs £156,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chudleigh prices grew faster — 32% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chudleigh and Exminster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestChudleigh has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Exminster. Chudleigh has 1 schools in total, while Exminster has 1.
Chudleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chudleigh | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chudleigh offers faster average downloads at 235.3 Mbps, compared to 199.8 Mbps in Exminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 67.3% of premises in Chudleigh and 61.7% in Exminster. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Chudleigh and 34.5% in Exminster.
Chudleigh is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (235 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Exminster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Chudleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,435 in Chudleigh and £1,421 in Exminster. 54% of homes in Chudleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Exminster.
Exminster has more energy-efficient housing — 54.8% reach band C or above, vs 54% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,250 in Exminster and £27,179.3 in Chudleigh. The median age is 50 in Chudleigh and 48.9 in Exminster. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chudleigh and 55.5% in Exminster. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Chudleigh versus 70% in Exminster.
| Indicator | Chudleigh | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,372 | 4,388 |
| Median Age | 50 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,179.3 | £27,250 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 32.5% |
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