Crediton vs Exminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Exminster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. For families, Crediton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crediton
£355,256
Exminster
£344,250
Crime Rate
Crediton
N/A
Exminster
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crediton
100.0%
Exminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crediton
230.6
Exminster
199.8
EPC Rating
Crediton
67.3
Exminster
67.8
Median Income
Crediton
£26,888
Exminster
£27,250
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Crediton commands an average of £355,256, compared with £344,250 in Exminster – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Crediton is a flat at £133,283, while in Exminster it is a flat at £252,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Exminster (£252,000 vs £133,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crediton prices grew faster — 35% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Crediton and Exminster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Crediton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Exminster. There are 3 schools in Crediton and 1 in Exminster.
Crediton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crediton | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 230.6 Mbps in Crediton and 199.8 Mbps in Exminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.4% of premises in Crediton and 61.7% in Exminster. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Crediton and 34.5% in Exminster.
Crediton is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (231 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exminster leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Crediton averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,467 in Crediton and £1,421 in Exminster. 53.5% of homes in Crediton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Exminster.
Exminster has more energy-efficient housing — 54.8% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,250 in Exminster and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 48.5 in Crediton and 48.9 in Exminster. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Crediton versus 70% in Exminster. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Crediton and 55.5% in Exminster.
| Indicator | Crediton | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,971 | 4,388 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £26,888.3 | £27,250 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 32.5% |
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