Cullompton vs Sidmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cullompton is about 25% cheaper on average. For families, Cullompton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cullompton
£349,742
Sidmouth
£463,589
Crime Rate
Cullompton
N/A
Sidmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cullompton
100.0%
Sidmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cullompton
292.8
Sidmouth
366.4
EPC Rating
Cullompton
68.6
Sidmouth
68.9
Median Income
Cullompton
£29,791
Sidmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cullompton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £349,742 versus £463,589 in Sidmouth. The most affordable entry point in Cullompton is a flat at £154,855, while in Sidmouth it is a flat at £325,573.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Sidmouth (£325,573 vs £154,855).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullompton prices grew faster — 49% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cullompton and Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth.
Cullompton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sidmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cullompton | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Sidmouth enjoy 366.4 Mbps on average, while Cullompton lags behind at 292.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73% of premises in Cullompton and 94.8% in Sidmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 54.7% in Cullompton and 69% in Sidmouth.
Sidmouth is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (366 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Sidmouth is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Cullompton's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Cullompton and £1,341 in Sidmouth. 57.2% of homes in Cullompton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Sidmouth.
Sidmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cullompton has a population of 8,895 while Sidmouth has 13,258. Median household income is £29,914 in Sidmouth and £29,790.5 in Cullompton. The median age is 49.1 in Cullompton and 51.3 in Sidmouth. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cullompton and 52.4% in Sidmouth.
| Indicator | Cullompton | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,895 | 13,258 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,790.5 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 33.8% |
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