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Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Sidmouth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cranbrook (east Devon) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (East Devon)

£356,050

Sidmouth

£463,589

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (East Devon)

N/A

Sidmouth

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (East Devon)

100.0%

Sidmouth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (East Devon)

312.3

Sidmouth

366.4

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (East Devon)

70.4

Sidmouth

68.9

Median Income

Cranbrook (East Devon)

£29,122

Sidmouth

£29,914

Property in Sidmouth commands an average of £463,589, compared with £356,050 in Cranbrook (east Devon) – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Sidmouth it is a flat at £325,573.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Sidmouth (£325,573 vs £197,652).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Sidmouth prices grew faster — 39% vs 22%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth. There are 2 schools in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 2 in Sidmouth.

Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Sidmouth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCranbrook (East Devon)Sidmouth
Total Schools22
Primary11
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 366.4 Mbps in Sidmouth and 312.3 Mbps in Cranbrook (east Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 94.8% in Sidmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 69% in Sidmouth.

Sidmouth is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (366 vs 312 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 Sidmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,341 in Sidmouth. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Sidmouth.

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 Sidmouth and £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 51.3 in Sidmouth. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 52.4% in Sidmouth. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 72.2% in Sidmouth. Cranbrook (east Devon) has a population of 4,649 and Sidmouth has 13,258.

IndicatorCranbrook (East Devon)Sidmouth
Population4,64913,258
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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (east Devon) and Sidmouth?
Cranbrook (east Devon) and Sidmouth are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Sidmouth?
Cranbrook (east Devon) is cheaper, with an average house price of £356,050.
Is Cranbrook (east Devon) or Sidmouth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Sidmouth?
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 Sidmouth?
Sidmouth has faster average broadband at 366.4 Mbps.

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