Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Crediton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crediton offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Crediton
£355,256
Crime Rate
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Crediton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Crediton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
Crediton
230.6
EPC Rating
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Crediton
67.3
Median Income
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
Crediton
£26,888
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Crediton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £355,256 versus £356,050 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Crediton it is a flat at £133,283.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Cranbrook (east Devon) (£197,652 vs £133,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crediton prices grew faster — 35% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Crediton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Cranbrook (east Devon): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Crediton.
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Crediton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cranbrook (east Devon) enjoy 312.3 Mbps on average, while Crediton lags behind at 230.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 72.4% in Crediton. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 40.3% in Crediton.
Cranbrook (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (312 vs 231 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cranbrook (east Devon) is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Crediton's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,467 in Crediton. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.5% in Crediton.
Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cranbrook (east Devon) has a population of 4,649 while Crediton has 7,971. Median household income is £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 48.5 in Crediton. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 55.5% in Crediton.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Crediton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 7,971 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122.3 | £26,888.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 31.1% |
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