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Living in Bampton (Mid Devon): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bampton (Mid Devon) comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100. Bampton (Mid Devon) places 4th of 6 in the EX16 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the EX16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its safety score runs 19 points above the EX16 district's 73/100. That is 16 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 EX16 postcode district.

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Bampton (Mid Devon) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
107.4 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 41 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Valley View 14 crimes
  2. 2 Barnhay 9 crimes
  3. 3 Oldbarn Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.045 · PM2.5 5.009 · PM10 9.388 µg/m³
80
Green Space 37
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bampton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital15.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)18.4 mi
North Devon District Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryExmoor Medical Centre4.2 mi
GP capacity982 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate47.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired39%Student1.7%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
5
Tiverton Parkway 7.5 mi
Newton St Cyres 15.2 mi
Crediton 15.8 mi
J27 M5 7.6 mi
J27 M5 7.6 mi
J28 M5 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
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 £335,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£293k £345k £398k £450k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brushford 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dulverton 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tiverton 48 5.8 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 6.6 mi away ⇄
Halberton 38 6.6 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 6.7 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 7.3 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 8.5 mi away ⇄
Wiveliscombe 38 8.5 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 8.9 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 9.5 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bampton (Mid Devon) a nice place to live?

Bampton (Mid Devon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bampton (Mid Devon) is 34/100, 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 Bampton (Mid Devon)?

Bampton (Mid Devon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bampton (Mid Devon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bampton (Mid Devon) is Bampton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bampton (Mid Devon) in total.

What are house prices like in Bampton (Mid Devon)?

The current median house price in Bampton (Mid Devon) is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

Bampton (Mid Devon) in context

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Postcode districts in Bampton (Mid Devon)

EX16 41 ⇄

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