Honiton vs Wellington (Somerset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wellington (somerset) wins on house prices with a 11% gap. For families, Honiton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Honiton
£316,077
Wellington (Somerset)
£283,756
Crime Rate
Honiton
N/A
Wellington (Somerset)
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Honiton
100.0%
Wellington (Somerset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Honiton
368.6
Wellington (Somerset)
358.1
EPC Rating
Honiton
68.5
Wellington (Somerset)
68.4
Median Income
Honiton
£29,135
Wellington (Somerset)
£28,979
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £283,756, Wellington (somerset) undercuts Honiton (£316,077) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Honiton is a flat at £165,776, while in Wellington (somerset) it is a flat at £124,822.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Honiton (£165,776 vs £124,822).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wellington (somerset) prices grew faster — 20% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Honiton and Wellington (somerset) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 3 schools in Honiton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wellington (somerset), which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellington (Somerset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Honiton | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Honiton averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Wellington (somerset)'s 358.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.6% of premises in Honiton and 80.6% in Wellington (somerset). Gigabit availability stands at 71% in Honiton and 68.4% in Wellington (somerset).
Honiton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (369 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Honiton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Wellington (somerset) averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,371 in Honiton and £1,377 in Wellington (somerset). 57.6% of homes in Honiton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Wellington (somerset).
Honiton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,134.8 in Honiton and £28,979 in Wellington (somerset). The median age is 47.9 in Honiton and 47.3 in Wellington (somerset). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Honiton versus 67.6% in Wellington (somerset). Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Honiton and 57.2% in Wellington (somerset).
| Indicator | Honiton | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,155 | 13,815 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,134.8 | £28,979 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 30.6% |
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