Exminster vs Exmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Exminster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. For families, Exminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exminster
£344,250
Exmouth
£361,290
Crime Rate
Exminster
N/A
Exmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exminster
100.0%
Exmouth
62.5%
Avg Download Speed
Exminster
199.8
Exmouth
484.1
EPC Rating
Exminster
67.8
Exmouth
68.9
Median Income
Exminster
£27,250
Exmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £344,250, Exminster undercuts Exmouth (£361,290) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Exminster is a flat at £252,000, while in Exmouth it is a flat at £242,311.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Exmouth (£519,381 vs £430,591).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exminster and Exmouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 1 schools in Exminster, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Exmouth, which has 9 schools, the figure is 62.5%.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Exminster | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 62.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Exmouth averages 484.1 Mbps – ahead of Exminster's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 61.7% of premises in Exminster and 98.5% in Exmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 34.5% in Exminster and 96.3% in Exmouth.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 142% on average download speed (484 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exmouth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Exminster averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,421 in Exminster and £1,341 in Exmouth. 54.8% of homes in Exminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Exmouth.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 48.9 in Exminster and 51.3 in Exmouth. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Exminster versus 72.2% in Exmouth. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Exminster and 52.4% in Exmouth.
| Indicator | Exminster | Exmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,388 | 35,502 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,250 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.8% |
Location
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