Exmouth vs Kingsteignton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kingsteignton is about 21% cheaper on average. For families, Kingsteignton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exmouth
£361,290
Kingsteignton
£298,317
Crime Rate
Exmouth
N/A
Kingsteignton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exmouth
62.5%
Kingsteignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exmouth
484.1
Kingsteignton
392
EPC Rating
Exmouth
68.9
Kingsteignton
67.8
Median Income
Exmouth
£29,914
Kingsteignton
£28,061
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Kingsteignton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £298,317 versus £361,290 in Exmouth. The most affordable entry point in Exmouth is a flat at £242,311, while in Kingsteignton it is a flat at £163,786.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £163,786).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exmouth and Kingsteignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Kingsteignton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 62.5% in Exmouth.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Exmouth | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 4 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Exmouth enjoy 484.1 Mbps on average, while Kingsteignton lags behind at 392.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Exmouth and 89% in Kingsteignton. Gigabit availability stands at 96.3% in Exmouth and 75.8% in Kingsteignton.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (484 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Exmouth is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Kingsteignton's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Exmouth and £1,305 in Kingsteignton. 58.5% of homes in Exmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Kingsteignton.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Exmouth has a population of 35,502 while Kingsteignton has 11,945. Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £28,060.7 in Kingsteignton. The median age is 51.3 in Exmouth and 49.5 in Kingsteignton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Exmouth and 53.1% in Kingsteignton.
| Indicator | Exmouth | Kingsteignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,502 | 11,945 |
| 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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