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Living in Bittaford: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bittaford scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the PL21 postcode district. Its environment score runs 17 points above the PL21 district's 64/100. That is 13 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 PL21 postcode district.

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Bittaford scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
217.2 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 51 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Button Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Jubilee Terrace 6 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 4.188 · PM2.5 5.055 · PM10 9.468 µg/m³
79
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital10.4 mi
Torbay Hospital15.1 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital25.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Brent Health Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,240 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate65.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.7%Unemployed1.1%Retired22.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.2%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Ivybridge 1.3 mi
Totnes 8.7 mi
Plymouth 11.9 mi
J31 M5 24.9 mi
J31 M5 25.5 mi
J30 M5 28 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bittaford 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

Ivybridge 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Brent 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lee Mill 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 6.2 mi away ⇄
Yealmpton 52 6.5 mi away ⇄
Buckfastleigh 45 7.3 mi away ⇄
Brixton 36 7.8 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 7.8 mi away ⇄
Buckfast 38 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bittaford a nice place to live?

Bittaford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bittaford is 37/100, 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 Bittaford?

Bittaford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bittaford in context

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Postcode districts in Bittaford

PL21 40 ⇄

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