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Living in Abbotskerswell: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abbotskerswell scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Abbotskerswell most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TQ12 postcode district. The TQ12 district averages 49/100, putting Abbotskerswell 5 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Abbotskerswell sits 44 points above the TQ12 district figure of 44/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ12 postcode district.

54
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Abbotskerswell scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 82% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Totnes Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Wood Lane 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 52
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Abbotskerswell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital2.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)14.9 mi
Derriford Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAlbany Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,520 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate47.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired38.9%Student3.5%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Newton Abbot 1.6 mi
Torre 3.9 mi
Torquay 4.6 mi
J31 M5 12.4 mi
J31 M5 12.9 mi
J30 M5 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £332,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£411k £425k £439k £452k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

East Ogwell 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbotskerswell a nice place to live?

Abbotskerswell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abbotskerswell is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abbotskerswell?

Abbotskerswell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Abbotskerswell?

Among the top-rated schools in Abbotskerswell is Abbotskerswell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Abbotskerswell in total.

What are house prices like in Abbotskerswell?

The current median house price in Abbotskerswell is £332,500, around 17% above the England and Wales average.

Abbotskerswell in context

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Postcode districts in Abbotskerswell

TQ12 49 ⇄

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