Exminster vs Kingskerswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kingskerswell offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. For families, Exminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exminster
£344,250
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Crime Rate
Exminster
N/A
Kingskerswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exminster
100.0%
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exminster
199.8
Kingskerswell
392
EPC Rating
Exminster
67.8
Kingskerswell
67.8
Median Income
Exminster
£27,250
Kingskerswell
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Kingskerswell is £327,611, which is 5% less than Exminster at £344,250. The most affordable entry point in Exminster is a flat at £252,000, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 128% pricier in Exminster (£252,000 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingskerswell prices grew faster — 29% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exminster and Kingskerswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestExminster has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kingskerswell. Exminster has 1 schools in total, while Kingskerswell has 1.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingskerswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exminster | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kingskerswell offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 199.8 Mbps in Exminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 61.7% of premises in Exminster and 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 34.5% in Exminster and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (392 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Exminster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Kingskerswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,421 in Exminster and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 54.8% of homes in Exminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.
Kingskerswell has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 48.9 in Exminster and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Exminster and 53.1% in Kingskerswell. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Exminster versus 68.6% in Kingskerswell.
| Indicator | Exminster | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,388 | 4,217 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,250 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.7% |
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