Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exeter
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cranbrook (east Devon) wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Exeter
£356,050
Crime Rate
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Exeter
96.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Exeter
63.6%
Avg Download Speed
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
Exeter
433.6
EPC Rating
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Exeter
70.6
Median Income
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
Exeter
£28,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £356,050, Cranbrook (east Devon) undercuts Exeter (£356,050) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Exeter it is a flat at £197,652.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cranbrook (east Devon) (£543,205 vs £543,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cranbrook (east Devon) prices grew faster — 22% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exeter at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Cranbrook (east Devon), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Exeter, which has 32 schools, the figure is 63.6%.
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 32 |
| Primary | 1 | 26 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 63.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Exeter averages 433.6 Mbps – ahead of Cranbrook (east Devon)'s 312.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 92.7% in Exeter. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 84.6% in Exeter.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (434 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Exeter, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Cranbrook (east Devon). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,196 in Exeter. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) 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 62.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £28,616.7 in Exeter. The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 47.1 in Exeter. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 53.6% in Exeter. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 66.9% in Exeter. Cranbrook (east Devon) has a population of 4,649 and Exeter has 126,522.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 126,522 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122.3 | £28,616.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.8% |
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