Exminster vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingsteignton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. For families, Exminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exminster
£344,250
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Exminster
N/A
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exminster
100.0%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exminster
199.8
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Exminster
67.8
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Exminster
£27,250
Kingsteignton
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Exminster commands an average of £344,250, compared with £298,317 in Kingsteignton – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Exminster is a flat at £252,000, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Exminster (£252,000 vs £163,786).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsteignton prices grew faster — 20% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exminster and Kingsteignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Exminster, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Kingsteignton. There are 1 schools in Exminster and 4 in Kingsteignton.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsteignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exminster | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Kingsteignton and 199.8 Mbps in Exminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 61.7% of premises in Exminster and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 34.5% in Exminster and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (392 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exminster leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.8 (C), while Kingsteignton averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,421 in Exminster and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 54.8% of homes in Exminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.
Kingsteignton 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 Kingsteignton and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 48.9 in Exminster and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Exminster versus 68.6% in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Exminster and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Exminster | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,388 | 11,945 |
| 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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