Honiton vs Tiverton (Mid Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Honiton is about 4% cheaper on average. For families, Honiton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Honiton
£316,077
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
£328,567
Crime Rate
Honiton
N/A
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Honiton
100.0%
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Honiton
368.6
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
276.2
EPC Rating
Honiton
68.5
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
68.2
Median Income
Honiton
£29,135
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
£28,660
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Honiton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £316,077 versus £328,567 in Tiverton (mid Devon). The most affordable entry point in Honiton is a flat at £165,776, while in Tiverton (mid Devon) it is a flat at £132,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Honiton (£165,776 vs £132,415).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tiverton (mid Devon) prices grew faster — 36% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Honiton and Tiverton (mid Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Honiton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tiverton (Mid Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Honiton | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Honiton enjoy 368.6 Mbps on average, while Tiverton (mid Devon) lags behind at 276.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.6% of premises in Honiton and 83.4% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 71% in Honiton and 49.3% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
Honiton is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (369 vs 276 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Honiton is band C (score 68.5), ahead of Tiverton (mid Devon)'s band C (score 68.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,371 in Honiton and £1,381 in Tiverton (mid Devon). 57.6% of homes in Honiton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
Honiton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Honiton has a population of 12,155 while Tiverton (mid Devon) has 19,710. Median household income is £29,134.8 in Honiton and £28,660 in Tiverton (mid Devon). The median age is 47.9 in Honiton and 47.4 in Tiverton (mid Devon). Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Honiton and 56.9% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
| Indicator | Honiton | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,155 | 19,710 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,134.8 | £28,660 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 30.2% |
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