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Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exmouth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exmouth 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 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.

MetricCranbrook (East Devon)Exmouth
Total Schools29
Primary18
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCranbrook (East Devon)Exmouth
Population4,64935,502
Median Age46.351.3
Median Household Income£29,122.3£29,914
Employment Rate55%52.4%
Owner Occupied65.7%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified33.1%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exmouth?
Cranbrook (east Devon) and Exmouth are approximately 8.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Exmouth?
Cranbrook (east Devon) is cheaper, with an average house price of £356,050.
Is Cranbrook (east Devon) or Exmouth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Exmouth?
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 Exmouth?
Exmouth has faster average broadband at 484.1 Mbps.

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