Cullompton vs Topsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Cullompton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. For families, Cullompton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cullompton
£349,742
Topsham
£564,901
Crime Rate
Cullompton
N/A
Topsham
96.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cullompton
100.0%
Topsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cullompton
292.8
Topsham
474.1
EPC Rating
Cullompton
68.6
Topsham
71.5
Median Income
Cullompton
£29,791
Topsham
£28,850
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £349,742, Cullompton undercuts Topsham (£564,901) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cullompton is a flat at £154,855, while in Topsham it is a flat at £332,074.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Topsham (£637,938 vs £230,236).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullompton prices grew faster — 49% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cullompton and Topsham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 3 schools in Cullompton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Topsham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cullompton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Topsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cullompton | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Topsham averages 474.1 Mbps – ahead of Cullompton's 292.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73% of premises in Cullompton and 96.1% in Topsham. Gigabit availability stands at 54.7% in Cullompton and 94% in Topsham.
Topsham is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (474 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Topsham, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.6 (band C) in Cullompton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Cullompton and £1,162 in Topsham. 57.2% of homes in Cullompton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Topsham.
Topsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,790.5 in Cullompton and £28,850 in Topsham. The median age is 49.1 in Cullompton and 46 in Topsham. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cullompton and 53% in Topsham. Owner-occupancy is 69.9% in Cullompton versus 64.7% in Topsham. Cullompton has a population of 8,895 and Topsham has 4,193.
| Indicator | Cullompton | Topsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,895 | 4,193 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,790.5 | £28,850 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 34.2% |
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