Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exminster 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 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.
| Metric | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 4,388 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122.3 | £27,250 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 32.5% |
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