Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cranbrook (east Devon) is about 1% cheaper on average. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Exmouth
£361,290
Crime Rate
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Exmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Exmouth
62.5%
Avg Download Speed
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
Exmouth
484.1
EPC Rating
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Exmouth
68.9
Median Income
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
Exmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cranbrook (east Devon) is £356,050, which is 1% less than Exmouth at £361,290. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Exmouth it is a flat at £242,311.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £197,652).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exmouth 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 62.5% in Exmouth. Cranbrook (east Devon) has 2 schools in total, while Exmouth has 9.
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 62.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Exmouth offers faster average downloads at 484.1 Mbps, compared to 312.3 Mbps in Cranbrook (east Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 98.5% in Exmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 96.3% in Exmouth.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (484 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 68.9 (band C) in Exmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,341 in Exmouth. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Exmouth.
Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 51.3 in Exmouth. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 52.4% in Exmouth. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 72.2% in Exmouth.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 35,502 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122.3 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.8% |
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