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Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Seaton (East Devon)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 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)

Families 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.

MetricCranbrook (East Devon)Seaton (East Devon)
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCranbrook (East Devon)Seaton (East Devon)
Population4,6497,429
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 Seaton (east Devon)?
Cranbrook (east Devon) and Seaton (east Devon) are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Seaton (east Devon)?
Seaton (east Devon) is cheaper, with an average house price of £316,077.
Is Cranbrook (east Devon) or Seaton (east Devon) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Seaton (east Devon)?
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 Seaton (east Devon)?
Cranbrook (east Devon) has faster average broadband at 312.3 Mbps.

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