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Living in Aveton Gifford: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aveton Gifford scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Aveton Gifford places 4th of 12 in the TQ7 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 67 points above the TQ7 district's 11/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Aveton Gifford scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 58 crimes
↑ 1676% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Pratts Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Hilltop 8 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.403 · PM2.5 4.936 · PM10 9.554 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Aveton Gifford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital14 mi
Torbay Hospital16.8 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryNorton Brook Medical Centre3 mi
GP capacity1,406 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.6%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Ivybridge 6.3 mi
Totnes 10.7 mi
Plymouth 14.3 mi
J31 M5 28.7 mi
J31 M5 29.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aveton Gifford 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

Loddiswell 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
South Milton 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thurlestone 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsbridge 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Charleton 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Inner Hope 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Malborough 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bittaford 37 6.0 mi away ⇄
Salcombe 42 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aveton Gifford a nice place to live?

Aveton Gifford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aveton Gifford 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 Aveton Gifford?

Aveton Gifford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aveton Gifford?

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

Aveton Gifford in context

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Postcode districts in Aveton Gifford

TQ7 38 ⇄

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