Exmouth vs Kingskerswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingskerswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. For families, Kingskerswell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exmouth
£361,290
Kingskerswell
£327,611
Crime Rate
Exmouth
N/A
Kingskerswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exmouth
62.5%
Kingskerswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exmouth
484.1
Kingskerswell
392
EPC Rating
Exmouth
68.9
Kingskerswell
67.8
Median Income
Exmouth
£29,914
Kingskerswell
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Exmouth commands an average of £361,290, compared with £327,611 in Kingskerswell – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Exmouth is a flat at £242,311, while in Kingskerswell it is a flat at £110,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 120% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £110,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exmouth and Kingskerswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Kingskerswell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Exmouth. There are 9 schools in Exmouth and 1 in Kingskerswell.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Exmouth | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.1 Mbps in Exmouth and 392.0 Mbps in Kingskerswell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Exmouth and 89% in Kingskerswell. Gigabit availability stands at 96.3% in Exmouth and 75.8% in Kingskerswell.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (484 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Exmouth, scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Kingskerswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Exmouth and £1,305 in Kingskerswell. 58.5% of homes in Exmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingskerswell.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £28,060.7 in Kingskerswell. The median age is 51.3 in Exmouth and 49.5 in Kingskerswell. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Exmouth and 53.1% in Kingskerswell. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Exmouth versus 68.6% in Kingskerswell. Exmouth has a population of 35,502 and Kingskerswell has 4,217.
| Indicator | Exmouth | Kingskerswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,502 | 4,217 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £28,060.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 32.7% |
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