Town Pop. 1,948

Living in Appledore (Torridge): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Appledore (Torridge) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the EX39 postcode district, Appledore (Torridge) ranks 4th.

Its lifestyle score runs 12 points below the EX39 district's 45/100. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Transport (19), healthcare (23) and bills (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX39 postcode district.

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Appledore (Torridge) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
77.5 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 54 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bidna Lane 38 crimes
  2. 2 Northcott Gardens 14 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
83
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Appledore SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St George's CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital6.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)37.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital41.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNortham Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,305 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 87 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed2.9%Retired36.2%Student1.9%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Torridge · 2026-27
A £1,734
B £2,023
C £2,312
D £2,601
E £3,179
F £3,757
G £4,335
H £5,202
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
19
Barnstaple 6 mi
Chapelton 7.8 mi
Umberleigh 10 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £281,250 14
Terraced £275,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£303k £359k £418k £475k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Instow 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Westward Ho! 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bideford 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Littleham 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Croyde 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Georgeham 37 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appledore (Torridge) a nice place to live?

Appledore (Torridge) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Appledore (Torridge) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Appledore (Torridge)?

Appledore (Torridge) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Appledore (Torridge)?

Among the top-rated schools in Appledore (Torridge) are Appledore School and St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Appledore (Torridge) in total.

What are house prices like in Appledore (Torridge)?

The current median house price in Appledore (Torridge) is £281,250, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £275,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%.

Appledore (Torridge) in context

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Postcode districts in Appledore (Torridge)

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