Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Dawlish
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dawlish offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Dawlish
£322,974
Crime Rate
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Dawlish
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Dawlish
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
Dawlish
325.2
EPC Rating
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Dawlish
68.7
Median Income
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
Dawlish
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Dawlish is £322,974, which is 10% less than Cranbrook (east Devon) at £356,050. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Dawlish it is a flat at £162,280.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Cranbrook (east Devon) (£543,205 vs £427,763).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Dawlish at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestCranbrook (east Devon) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Dawlish. Cranbrook (east Devon) has 2 schools in total, while Dawlish has 3.
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dawlish School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dawlish offers faster average downloads at 325.2 Mbps, compared to 312.3 Mbps in Cranbrook (east Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 94.2% in Dawlish. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 59.3% in Dawlish.
Dawlish is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (325 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Dawlish. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,264 in Dawlish. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Dawlish.
Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £28,150 in Dawlish. The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 49.3 in Dawlish. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 54.8% in Dawlish. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 71.3% in Dawlish.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Dawlish |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 11,800 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122.3 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 32.8% |
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