Town comparison
Crediton vs Willand
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Willand is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. For families, Crediton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crediton
£355,256
Willand
£339,552
Crime Rate
Crediton
N/A
Willand
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crediton
100.0%
Willand
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crediton
230.6
Willand
292.8
EPC Rating
Crediton
67.3
Willand
68.6
Median Income
Crediton
£26,888
Willand
£29,791
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Crediton commands an average of £355,256, compared with £339,552 in Willand – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Crediton is a flat at £133,283, while in Willand it is a flat at £172,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Willand (£172,500 vs £133,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crediton prices grew faster — 35% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Crediton and Willand 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 Willand. There are 3 schools in Crediton and 1 in Willand.
Crediton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willand School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crediton | Willand |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 292.8 Mbps in Willand and 230.6 Mbps in Crediton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.4% of premises in Crediton and 73% in Willand. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Crediton and 54.7% in Willand.
Willand is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (293 vs 231 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Willand leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.6 (C), while Crediton averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,467 in Crediton and £1,386 in Willand. 53.5% of homes in Crediton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Willand.
Willand has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,790.5 in Willand and £26,888.3 in Crediton. The median age is 48.5 in Crediton and 49.1 in Willand. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Crediton versus 69.9% in Willand. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Crediton and 55.8% in Willand.
| Indicator | Crediton | Willand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,971 | 3,477 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,888.3 | £29,790.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 69.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 32.2% |
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