Town Pop. 1,861

Living in Bishopsteignton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishopsteignton comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 79/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Bishopsteignton places 2nd of 3 in the TQ14 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Bishopsteignton sits 13 points above the TQ14 district figure of 66/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). For the surrounding area, see TQ14 postcode district.

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Bishopsteignton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
29.6 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 24 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cockhaven Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Lawns End 7 crimes
  3. 3 Flow Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishopsteignton SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital4.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)11.1 mi
Derriford Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryChannel View Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,502 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate41.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired48.2%Student2.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
12
Teignmouth 2.2 mi
Newton Abbot 2.9 mi
Dawlish 4 mi
J31 M5 8.7 mi
J31 M5 9.1 mi
J30 M5 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 15
Detached £505,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£317k £412k £511k £606k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shaldon 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Teignmouth 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Teignbridge) 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dawlish 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopsteignton a nice place to live?

Bishopsteignton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishopsteignton is 45/100, 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 Bishopsteignton?

Bishopsteignton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishopsteignton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishopsteignton is Bishopsteignton School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bishopsteignton in total.

What are house prices like in Bishopsteignton?

The current median house price in Bishopsteignton is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £505,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 33%.

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Postcode districts in Bishopsteignton

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