Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Seaton (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Seaton (east Devon) 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
Seaton (East Devon)
£316,077
Crime Rate
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Seaton (East Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Seaton (East Devon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
Seaton (East Devon)
295.8
EPC Rating
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Seaton (East Devon)
68.9
Median Income
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
Seaton (East Devon)
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Cranbrook (east Devon) commands an average of £356,050, compared with £316,077 in Seaton (east Devon) – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Seaton (east Devon) 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 Seaton (east Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Cranbrook (east Devon), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Seaton (east Devon). There are 2 schools in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 1 in Seaton (east Devon).
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Seaton (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 312.3 Mbps in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 295.8 Mbps in Seaton (east Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 95.8% in Seaton (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 52% in Seaton (east Devon).
Cranbrook (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (312 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cranbrook (east Devon), scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.9 (band C) in Seaton (east Devon). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,341 in Seaton (east Devon). 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Seaton (east Devon).
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 Seaton (east Devon) and £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 51.3 in Seaton (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 52.4% in Seaton (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 72.2% in Seaton (east Devon). Cranbrook (east Devon) has a population of 4,649 and Seaton (east Devon) has 7,429.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 7,429 |
| 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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