Cullompton vs Exminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Exminster is about 2% cheaper on average. For families, Cullompton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cullompton
£349,742
Exminster
£344,250
Crime Rate
Cullompton
N/A
Exminster
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cullompton
100.0%
Exminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cullompton
292.8
Exminster
199.8
EPC Rating
Cullompton
68.6
Exminster
67.8
Median Income
Cullompton
£29,791
Exminster
£27,250
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Exminster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £344,250 versus £349,742 in Cullompton. The most affordable entry point in Cullompton is a flat at £154,855, while in Exminster it is a flat at £252,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Exminster (£252,000 vs £154,855).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullompton prices grew faster — 49% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cullompton and Exminster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Cullompton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Exminster.
Cullompton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cullompton | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cullompton enjoy 292.8 Mbps on average, while Exminster lags behind at 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73% of premises in Cullompton and 61.7% in Exminster. Gigabit availability stands at 54.7% in Cullompton and 34.5% in Exminster.
Cullompton is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (293 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cullompton is band C (score 68.6), ahead of Exminster's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Cullompton and £1,421 in Exminster. 57.2% of homes in Cullompton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Exminster.
Cullompton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cullompton has a population of 8,895 while Exminster has 4,388. Median household income is £29,790.5 in Cullompton and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 49.1 in Cullompton and 48.9 in Exminster. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cullompton and 55.5% in Exminster.
| Indicator | Cullompton | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,895 | 4,388 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,790.5 | £27,250 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 32.5% |
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