Exeter vs Tiverton (Mid Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tiverton (mid Devon) is about 8% cheaper on average. For families, Tiverton (mid Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exeter
£356,050
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
£328,567
Crime Rate
Exeter
96.0
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exeter
63.6%
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exeter
433.6
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
276.2
EPC Rating
Exeter
70.6
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
68.2
Median Income
Exeter
£28,617
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
£28,660
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Tiverton (mid Devon) is £328,567, which is 8% less than Exeter at £356,050. The most affordable entry point in Exeter is a flat at £197,652, while in Tiverton (mid Devon) it is a flat at £132,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Exeter (£197,652 vs £132,415).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tiverton (mid Devon) prices grew faster — 36% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exeter and Tiverton (mid Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestTiverton (mid Devon) has 80% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 63.6% in Exeter. Exeter has 32 schools in total, while Tiverton (mid Devon) has 7.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tiverton (Mid Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exeter | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 7 |
| Primary | 26 | 6 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 63.6% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Exeter offers faster average downloads at 433.6 Mbps, compared to 276.2 Mbps in Tiverton (mid Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Exeter and 83.4% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Exeter and 49.3% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
Exeter is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (434 vs 276 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Exeter are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in Tiverton (mid Devon). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Exeter and £1,381 in Tiverton (mid Devon). 62.6% of homes in Exeter have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,660 in Tiverton (mid Devon) and £28,616.7 in Exeter. The median age is 47.1 in Exeter and 47.4 in Tiverton (mid Devon). Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Exeter and 56.9% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Exeter versus 67.5% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
| Indicator | Exeter | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,522 | 19,710 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,616.7 | £28,660 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 30.2% |
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