Exminster vs Teignmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Exminster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. For families, Exminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exminster
£344,250
Teignmouth
£358,676
Crime Rate
Exminster
N/A
Teignmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exminster
100.0%
Teignmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exminster
199.8
Teignmouth
429.9
EPC Rating
Exminster
67.8
Teignmouth
68.7
Median Income
Exminster
£27,250
Teignmouth
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £344,250, Exminster undercuts Teignmouth (£358,676) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Exminster is a flat at £252,000, while in Teignmouth it is a flat at £209,219.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Exminster (£252,000 vs £209,219).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Teignmouth prices grew faster — 35% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exminster and Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Teignmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exminster | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Teignmouth averages 429.9 Mbps – ahead of Exminster's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 61.7% of premises in Exminster and 99.3% in Teignmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 34.5% in Exminster and 83.4% in Teignmouth.
Teignmouth is the faster of the two by 115% on average download speed (430 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Teignmouth, scoring 68.7 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Exminster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,421 in Exminster and £1,264 in Teignmouth. 54.8% of homes in Exminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Teignmouth.
Teignmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 56.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,150 in Teignmouth and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 48.9 in Exminster and 49.3 in Teignmouth. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Exminster and 54.8% in Teignmouth. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Exminster versus 71.3% in Teignmouth. Exminster has a population of 4,388 and Teignmouth has 15,314.
| Indicator | Exminster | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,388 | 15,314 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,250 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.8% |
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