Town Pop. 346

Living in Ashford (North Devon): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashford (North Devon) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the EX31 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Ashford (North Devon) sits 34 points above the EX31 district figure of 58/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see EX31 postcode district.

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Ashford (North Devon) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX31 1AB EX31 2AG EX31 3AA EX31 4AA EX31

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
338.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 65 crimes
↑ 464% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 553% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heanton Hill Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Fowey Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Fulmer Copse 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.766 · PM2.5 4.516 · PM10 7.964 µg/m³
83
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital1.8 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)36.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital42.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryQueen's Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,860 patients per GP
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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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate66%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66%Unemployed2.2%Retired17.5%Student4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)23.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership49.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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
18
Barnstaple 2.2 mi
Chapelton 6.5 mi
Umberleigh 8.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashford (North Devon) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bickington 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Landkey 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Georgeham 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford (North Devon) a nice place to live?

Ashford (North Devon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashford (North Devon) is 38/100, 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 Ashford (North Devon)?

Ashford (North Devon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ashford (North Devon) in context

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Postcode districts in Ashford (North Devon)

EX31 39 ⇄

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