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Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Willand

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Willand wins on house prices with a 5% gap. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cranbrook (East Devon)

£356,050

Willand

£339,552

Crime Rate

Cranbrook (East Devon)

N/A

Willand

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cranbrook (East Devon)

100.0%

Willand

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cranbrook (East Devon)

312.3

Willand

292.8

EPC Rating

Cranbrook (East Devon)

70.4

Willand

68.6

Median Income

Cranbrook (East Devon)

£29,122

Willand

£29,791

Property in Cranbrook (east Devon) commands an average of £356,050, compared with £339,552 in Willand – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Willand it is a flat at £172,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Cranbrook (east Devon) (£543,205 vs £397,269).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Willand prices grew faster — 33% vs 22%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Willand 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 Willand. There are 2 schools in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 1 in Willand.

Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Willand School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCranbrook (East Devon)Willand
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 312.3 Mbps in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 292.8 Mbps in Willand. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 73% in Willand. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 54.7% in Willand.

Cranbrook (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (312 vs 293 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cranbrook (east Devon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Willand averages 68.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,386 in Willand. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Willand.

Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,790.5 in Willand and £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 49.1 in Willand. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 69.9% in Willand. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 55.8% in Willand.

IndicatorCranbrook (East Devon)Willand
Population4,6493,477
Median Age46.349.1
Median Household Income£29,122.3£29,790.5
Employment Rate55%55.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%69.9%
Degree-Level Qualified33.1%32.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cranbrook (east Devon) and Willand?
Cranbrook (east Devon) and Willand are approximately 10.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Willand?
Willand is cheaper, with an average house price of £339,552.
Is Cranbrook (east Devon) or Willand safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Willand?
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 Willand?
Cranbrook (east Devon) has faster average broadband at 312.3 Mbps.

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