Honiton vs Seaton (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Honiton offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. For families, Honiton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Honiton
£316,077
Seaton (East Devon)
£316,077
Crime Rate
Honiton
N/A
Seaton (East Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Honiton
100.0%
Seaton (East Devon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Honiton
368.6
Seaton (East Devon)
295.8
EPC Rating
Honiton
68.5
Seaton (East Devon)
68.9
Median Income
Honiton
£29,135
Seaton (East Devon)
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Honiton is £316,077, which is 0% less than Seaton (east Devon) at £316,077. The most affordable entry point in Honiton is a flat at £165,776, while in Seaton (east Devon) it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Honiton (£457,958 vs £457,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Honiton prices grew faster — 18% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Honiton and Seaton (east Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestHoniton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Seaton (east Devon). Honiton has 3 schools in total, while Seaton (east Devon) has 1.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Seaton (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Honiton | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Honiton offers faster average downloads at 368.6 Mbps, compared to 295.8 Mbps in Seaton (east Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.6% of premises in Honiton and 95.8% in Seaton (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 71% in Honiton and 52% in Seaton (east Devon).
Honiton is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (369 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Seaton (east Devon) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Honiton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,371 in Honiton and £1,341 in Seaton (east Devon). 57.6% of homes in Honiton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Seaton (east Devon).
Seaton (east Devon) 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 Seaton (east Devon) and £29,134.8 in Honiton. The median age is 47.9 in Honiton and 51.3 in Seaton (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Honiton and 52.4% in Seaton (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Honiton versus 72.2% in Seaton (east Devon).
| Indicator | Honiton | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,155 | 7,429 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,134.8 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 33.8% |
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