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Crediton vs Tiverton (Mid Devon)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Tiverton (mid Devon) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. For families, Crediton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Crediton

£355,256

Tiverton (Mid Devon)

£328,567

Crime Rate

Crediton

N/A

Tiverton (Mid Devon)

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Crediton

100.0%

Tiverton (Mid Devon)

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

Crediton

230.6

Tiverton (Mid Devon)

276.2

EPC Rating

Crediton

67.3

Tiverton (Mid Devon)

68.2

Median Income

Crediton

£26,888

Tiverton (Mid Devon)

£28,660

At £328,567, Tiverton (mid Devon) undercuts Crediton (£355,256) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crediton is a flat at £133,283, while in Tiverton (mid Devon) it is a flat at £132,415.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Crediton (£241,172 vs £225,589).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Tiverton (mid Devon) prices grew faster — 36% vs 35%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Crediton and Tiverton (mid Devon) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 3 schools in Crediton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tiverton (mid Devon), which has 7 schools, the figure is 80%.

Crediton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Tiverton (Mid Devon) School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCreditonTiverton (Mid Devon)
Total Schools37
Primary26
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Tiverton (mid Devon) averages 276.2 Mbps – ahead of Crediton's 230.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.4% of premises in Crediton and 83.4% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Crediton and 49.3% in Tiverton (mid Devon).

Tiverton (mid Devon) is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (276 vs 231 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Tiverton (mid Devon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.2 (C), while Crediton averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,467 in Crediton and £1,381 in Tiverton (mid Devon). 53.5% of homes in Crediton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Tiverton (mid Devon).

Tiverton (mid Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 56.7% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,660 in Tiverton (mid Devon) and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 48.5 in Crediton and 47.4 in Tiverton (mid Devon). Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Crediton versus 67.5% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Crediton and 56.9% in Tiverton (mid Devon).

IndicatorCreditonTiverton (Mid Devon)
Population7,97119,710
Median Age48.547.4
Median Household Income£26,888.3£28,660
Employment Rate55.5%56.9%
Owner Occupied68.6%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified31.1%30.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crediton and Tiverton (mid Devon)?
Crediton and Tiverton (mid Devon) are approximately 10.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crediton or Tiverton (mid Devon)?
Tiverton (mid Devon) is cheaper, with an average house price of £328,567.
Is Crediton or Tiverton (mid Devon) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Crediton or Tiverton (mid Devon)?
Crediton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Crediton or Tiverton (mid Devon)?
Tiverton (mid Devon) has faster average broadband at 276.2 Mbps.

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