Town comparison
Exeter vs Exmouth
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Exeter wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Exeter edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exeter
£356,050
Exmouth
£361,290
Crime Rate
Exeter
96.0
Exmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exeter
63.6%
Exmouth
62.5%
Avg Download Speed
Exeter
433.6
Exmouth
484.1
EPC Rating
Exeter
70.6
Exmouth
68.9
Median Income
Exeter
£28,617
Exmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Exmouth commands an average of £361,290, compared with £356,050 in Exeter – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Exeter is a flat at £197,652, while in Exmouth it is a flat at £242,311.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £197,652).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exeter and Exmouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Exeter, where 63.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Exmouth. There are 32 schools in Exeter and 9 in Exmouth.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exeter | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 9 |
| Primary | 26 | 8 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 63.6% | 62.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.1 Mbps in Exmouth and 433.6 Mbps in Exeter. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Exeter and 98.5% in Exmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Exeter and 96.3% in Exmouth.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (484 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exeter leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Exmouth averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Exeter and £1,341 in Exmouth. 62.6% of homes in Exeter have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Exmouth.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £28,616.7 in Exeter. The median age is 47.1 in Exeter and 51.3 in Exmouth. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Exeter versus 72.2% in Exmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Exeter and 52.4% in Exmouth.
| Indicator | Exeter | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,522 | 35,502 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,616.7 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 33.8% |
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