Honiton vs Sidmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Honiton is about 32% cheaper on average. For families, Honiton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Honiton
£316,077
Sidmouth
£463,589
Crime Rate
Honiton
N/A
Sidmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Honiton
100.0%
Sidmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Honiton
368.6
Sidmouth
366.4
EPC Rating
Honiton
68.5
Sidmouth
68.9
Median Income
Honiton
£29,135
Sidmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Honiton is £316,077, which is 32% less than Sidmouth at £463,589. The most affordable entry point in Honiton is a flat at £165,776, while in Sidmouth it is a flat at £325,573.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Sidmouth (£325,573 vs £165,776).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sidmouth prices grew faster — 39% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Honiton and Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth. Honiton has 3 schools in total, while Sidmouth has 2.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sidmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Honiton | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Honiton offers faster average downloads at 368.6 Mbps, compared to 366.4 Mbps in Sidmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.6% of premises in Honiton and 94.8% in Sidmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 71% in Honiton and 69% in Sidmouth.
Honiton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (369 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth. 57.6% of homes in Honiton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Sidmouth.
Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth and £29,134.8 in Honiton. The median age is 47.9 in Honiton and 51.3 in Sidmouth. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Honiton and 52.4% in Sidmouth. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Honiton versus 72.2% in Sidmouth.
| Indicator | Honiton | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,155 | 13,258 |
| 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% |
Location
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