Cullompton vs Honiton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Honiton is about 11% cheaper on average. For families, Cullompton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cullompton
£349,742
Honiton
£316,077
Crime Rate
Cullompton
N/A
Honiton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cullompton
100.0%
Honiton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cullompton
292.8
Honiton
368.6
EPC Rating
Cullompton
68.6
Honiton
68.5
Median Income
Cullompton
£29,791
Honiton
£29,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Honiton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £316,077 versus £349,742 in Cullompton. The most affordable entry point in Cullompton is a flat at £154,855, while in Honiton it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Honiton (£294,056 vs £267,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullompton prices grew faster — 49% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cullompton and Honiton 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 Honiton.
Cullompton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cullompton | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Honiton enjoy 368.6 Mbps on average, while Cullompton lags behind at 292.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73% of premises in Cullompton and 83.6% in Honiton. Gigabit availability stands at 54.7% in Cullompton and 71% in Honiton.
Honiton is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (369 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cullompton is band C (score 68.6), ahead of Honiton's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Cullompton and £1,371 in Honiton. 57.2% of homes in Cullompton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Honiton.
Honiton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cullompton has a population of 8,895 while Honiton has 12,155. Median household income is £29,790.5 in Cullompton and £29,134.8 in Honiton. The median age is 49.1 in Cullompton and 47.9 in Honiton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cullompton and 56.4% in Honiton.
| Indicator | Cullompton | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,895 | 12,155 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,790.5 | £29,134.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 31.1% |
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