Exeter vs Exminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Exminster is about 3% cheaper on average. For families, Exminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exeter
£356,050
Exminster
£344,250
Crime Rate
Exeter
96.0
Exminster
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exeter
63.6%
Exminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exeter
433.6
Exminster
199.8
EPC Rating
Exeter
70.6
Exminster
67.8
Median Income
Exeter
£28,617
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 £356,050 in Exeter. The most affordable entry point in Exeter is a flat at £197,652, while in Exminster it is a flat at £252,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Exeter (£543,205 vs £430,591).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exeter prices grew faster — 22% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exeter and Exminster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Exminster: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 63.6% in Exeter.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 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 | Exeter | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 1 |
| Primary | 26 | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 63.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Exeter enjoy 433.6 Mbps on average, while Exminster lags behind at 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Exeter and 61.7% in Exminster. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Exeter and 34.5% in Exminster.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 117% on average download speed (434 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Exeter is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Exminster's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Exeter and £1,421 in Exminster. 62.6% of homes in Exeter have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Exminster.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Exeter has a population of 126,522 while Exminster has 4,388. Median household income is £28,616.7 in Exeter and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 47.1 in Exeter and 48.9 in Exminster. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Exeter and 55.5% in Exminster.
| Indicator | Exeter | Exminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,522 | 4,388 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,616.7 | £27,250 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 32.5% |
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