Town comparison
Exmouth vs Paignton
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Paignton offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. For families, Paignton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exmouth
£361,290
Paignton
£287,841
Crime Rate
Exmouth
N/A
Paignton
93.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exmouth
62.5%
Paignton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exmouth
484.1
Paignton
415.2
EPC Rating
Exmouth
68.9
Paignton
67.8
Median Income
Exmouth
£29,914
Paignton
£26,577
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Paignton is £287,841, which is 26% less than Exmouth at £361,290. The most affordable entry point in Exmouth is a flat at £242,311, while in Paignton it is a flat at £158,765.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Exmouth (£242,311 vs £158,765).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paignton prices grew faster — 43% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exmouth and Paignton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestPaignton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 62.5% in Exmouth. Exmouth has 9 schools in total, while Paignton has 15.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paignton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exmouth | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 15 |
| Primary | 8 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Exmouth offers faster average downloads at 484.1 Mbps, compared to 415.2 Mbps in Paignton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Exmouth and 93.9% in Paignton. Gigabit availability stands at 96.3% in Exmouth and 78.7% in Paignton.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (484 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Exmouth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Paignton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Exmouth and £1,177 in Paignton. 58.5% of homes in Exmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.2% in Paignton.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 55.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £26,577 in Paignton. The median age is 51.3 in Exmouth and 49 in Paignton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Exmouth and 50.4% in Paignton. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Exmouth versus 64.1% in Paignton.
| Indicator | Exmouth | Paignton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,502 | 67,772 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £26,577 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 25.3% |
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