Crediton vs Topsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crediton is about 37% cheaper on average. For families, Crediton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crediton
£355,256
Topsham
£564,901
Crime Rate
Crediton
N/A
Topsham
96.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crediton
100.0%
Topsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crediton
230.6
Topsham
474.1
EPC Rating
Crediton
67.3
Topsham
71.5
Median Income
Crediton
£26,888
Topsham
£28,850
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Crediton is £355,256, which is 37% less than Topsham at £564,901. The most affordable entry point in Crediton is a flat at £133,283, while in Topsham it is a flat at £332,074.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 62% pricier in Topsham (£637,938 vs £241,172).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Topsham prices grew faster — 42% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Crediton and Topsham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestCrediton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Topsham. Crediton has 3 schools in total, while Topsham has 1.
Crediton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Topsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crediton | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Topsham offers faster average downloads at 474.1 Mbps, compared to 230.6 Mbps in Crediton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.4% of premises in Crediton and 96.1% in Topsham. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Crediton and 94% in Topsham.
Topsham is the faster of the two by 106% on average download speed (474 vs 231 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Topsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Crediton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,467 in Crediton and £1,162 in Topsham. 53.5% of homes in Crediton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Topsham.
Topsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,850 in Topsham and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 48.5 in Crediton and 46 in Topsham. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Crediton and 53% in Topsham. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Crediton versus 64.7% in Topsham.
| Indicator | Crediton | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,971 | 4,193 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £26,888.3 | £28,850 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 34.2% |
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