Town Pop. 970

Living in Bishop's Tawton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishop's Tawton scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 26/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the EX32 postcode district, Bishop's Tawton ranks 5th.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (13), lifestyle (14), healthcare (16), bills (28) and schools (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX32 postcode district.

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Bishop's Tawton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX32 0AA EX32 2BQ EX32 7AA EX32 8AA EX32 9AA EX32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
216.5 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 96 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Highgrove 17 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 17 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Bishops Tawton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Park Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital2.1 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)32.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital40.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryLitchdon Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity2,234 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
13
Barnstaple 1.5 mi
Chapelton 2.8 mi
Umberleigh 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Bishop's Tawton 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

Barnstaple 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Landkey 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop's Tawton a nice place to live?

Bishop's Tawton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishop's Tawton is 40/100, 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 Bishop's Tawton?

Bishop's Tawton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishop's Tawton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishop's Tawton is Bishops Tawton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bishop's Tawton in total.

Bishop's Tawton in context

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Postcode districts in Bishop's Tawton

EX32 42 ⇄

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