Exmouth vs Honiton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Honiton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. For families, Honiton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exmouth
£361,290
Honiton
£316,077
Crime Rate
Exmouth
N/A
Honiton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exmouth
62.5%
Honiton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exmouth
484.1
Honiton
368.6
EPC Rating
Exmouth
68.9
Honiton
68.5
Median Income
Exmouth
£29,914
Honiton
£29,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £316,077, Honiton undercuts Exmouth (£361,290) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Exmouth is a flat at £242,311, while in Honiton it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £165,776).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exmouth and Honiton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 9 schools in Exmouth, 62.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Honiton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exmouth | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Exmouth averages 484.1 Mbps – ahead of Honiton's 368.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Exmouth and 83.6% in Honiton. Gigabit availability stands at 96.3% in Exmouth and 71% in Honiton.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (484 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exmouth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Honiton averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Exmouth and £1,371 in Honiton. 58.5% of homes in Exmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Honiton.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £29,134.8 in Honiton. The median age is 51.3 in Exmouth and 47.9 in Honiton. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Exmouth versus 68.3% in Honiton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Exmouth and 56.4% in Honiton.
| Indicator | Exmouth | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,502 | 12,155 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £29,134.8 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 31.1% |
Location
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