Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Honiton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Honiton wins on house prices with a 13% gap. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Honiton
£316,077
Crime Rate
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Honiton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Honiton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
Honiton
368.6
EPC Rating
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Honiton
68.5
Median Income
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
Honiton
£29,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £316,077, Honiton undercuts Cranbrook (east Devon) (£356,050) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Honiton it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Cranbrook (east Devon) (£295,253 vs £224,448).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cranbrook (east Devon) prices grew faster — 22% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Honiton 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 Honiton, which has 3 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.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Honiton averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Cranbrook (east Devon)'s 312.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 83.6% in Honiton. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 71% in Honiton.
Honiton is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (369 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cranbrook (east Devon), scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Honiton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,371 in Honiton. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Honiton.
Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,134.8 in Honiton and £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 47.9 in Honiton. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 56.4% in Honiton. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 68.3% in Honiton. Cranbrook (east Devon) has a population of 4,649 and Honiton has 12,155.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 12,155 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122.3 | £29,134.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 31.1% |
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