Cullompton vs Exeter
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cullompton is about 2% cheaper on average. For families, Cullompton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cullompton
£349,742
Exeter
£356,050
Crime Rate
Cullompton
N/A
Exeter
96.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cullompton
100.0%
Exeter
63.6%
Avg Download Speed
Cullompton
292.8
Exeter
433.6
EPC Rating
Cullompton
68.6
Exeter
70.6
Median Income
Cullompton
£29,791
Exeter
£28,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cullompton is £349,742, which is 2% less than Exeter at £356,050. The most affordable entry point in Cullompton is a flat at £154,855, while in Exeter it is a flat at £197,652.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Exeter (£346,011 vs £267,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullompton prices grew faster — 49% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cullompton and Exeter at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestCullompton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 63.6% in Exeter. Cullompton has 3 schools in total, while Exeter has 32.
Cullompton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cullompton | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 32 |
| Primary | 2 | 26 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 63.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Exeter offers faster average downloads at 433.6 Mbps, compared to 292.8 Mbps in Cullompton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73% of premises in Cullompton and 92.7% in Exeter. Gigabit availability stands at 54.7% in Cullompton and 84.6% in Exeter.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (434 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Exeter are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Cullompton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Cullompton and £1,196 in Exeter. 57.2% of homes in Cullompton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Exeter.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,790.5 in Cullompton and £28,616.7 in Exeter. The median age is 49.1 in Cullompton and 47.1 in Exeter. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cullompton and 53.6% in Exeter. Owner-occupancy is 69.9% in Cullompton versus 66.9% in Exeter.
| Indicator | Cullompton | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,895 | 126,522 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,790.5 | £28,616.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 33.8% |
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