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Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Dawlish

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Dawlish at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Cranbrook (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.

MetricCranbrook (East Devon)Dawlish
Total Schools23
Primary12
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCranbrook (East Devon)Dawlish
Population4,64911,800
Median Age46.349.3
Median Household Income£29,122.3£28,150
Employment Rate55%54.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified33.1%32.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (east Devon) and Dawlish?
Cranbrook (east Devon) and Dawlish are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Dawlish?
Dawlish is cheaper, with an average house price of £322,974.
Is Cranbrook (east Devon) or Dawlish safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Dawlish?
Cranbrook (east Devon) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Dawlish?
Dawlish has faster average broadband at 325.2 Mbps.

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