Crediton vs Tiverton (Mid Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Crediton and Tiverton (mid Devon) 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 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.
| Metric | Crediton | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Crediton | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,971 | 19,710 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,888.3 | £28,660 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 30.2% |
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