Town comparison
Crediton vs Exeter
Which is better to live in? 7.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Crediton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. For families, Crediton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crediton
£355,256
Exeter
£356,050
Crime Rate
Crediton
N/A
Exeter
96.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crediton
100.0%
Exeter
63.6%
Avg Download Speed
Crediton
230.6
Exeter
433.6
EPC Rating
Crediton
67.3
Exeter
70.6
Median Income
Crediton
£26,888
Exeter
£28,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £355,256, Crediton undercuts Exeter (£356,050) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crediton is a flat at £133,283, while in Exeter it is a flat at £197,652.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Exeter (£197,652 vs £133,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crediton prices grew faster — 35% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Crediton and Exeter at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 3 schools in Crediton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Exeter, which has 32 schools, the figure is 63.6%.
Crediton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crediton | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 32 |
| Primary | 2 | 26 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 63.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Exeter averages 433.6 Mbps – ahead of Crediton's 230.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.4% of premises in Crediton and 92.7% in Exeter. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Crediton and 84.6% in Exeter.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 88% on average download speed (434 vs 231 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exeter leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Crediton averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,467 in Crediton and £1,196 in Exeter. 53.5% of homes in Crediton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Exeter.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,616.7 in Exeter and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 48.5 in Crediton and 47.1 in Exeter. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Crediton versus 66.9% in Exeter. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Crediton and 53.6% in Exeter.
| Indicator | Crediton | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,971 | 126,522 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,888.3 | £28,616.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 33.8% |
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