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Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exminster

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Exminster wins on house prices with a 3% gap. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (East Devon)

£356,050

Exminster

£344,250

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (East Devon)

N/A

Exminster

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (East Devon)

100.0%

Exminster

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (East Devon)

312.3

Exminster

199.8

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (East Devon)

70.4

Exminster

67.8

Median Income

Cranbrook (East Devon)

£29,122

Exminster

£27,250

At £344,250, Exminster undercuts Cranbrook (east Devon) (£356,050) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Exminster it is a flat at £252,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Cranbrook (east Devon) (£543,205 vs £430,591).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cranbrook (east Devon) prices grew faster — 22% vs 19%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 2 schools in Cranbrook (east Devon), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Exminster, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Exminster School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCranbrook (East Devon)Exminster
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cranbrook (east Devon) averages 312.3 Mbps – ahead of Exminster's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 61.7% in Exminster. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 34.5% in Exminster.

Cranbrook (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (312 vs 200 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cranbrook (east Devon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Exminster averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,421 in Exminster. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Exminster.

Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 48.9 in Exminster. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 70% in Exminster. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 55.5% in Exminster.

IndicatorCranbrook (East Devon)Exminster
Population4,6494,388
Median Age46.348.9
Median Household Income£29,122.3£27,250
Employment Rate55%55.5%
Owner Occupied65.7%70%
Degree-Level Qualified33.1%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exminster?
Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exminster are approximately 6.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Exminster?
Exminster is cheaper, with an average house price of £344,250.
Is Cranbrook (east Devon) or Exminster safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Exminster?
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 Exminster?
Cranbrook (east Devon) has faster average broadband at 312.3 Mbps.

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