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Living in Bradninch: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bradninch is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Bradninch places 12th of 14 in the EX5 postcode district.

Against the wider EX5 district average of 45/100, that is 11 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 28 points below the EX5 district's 61/100. 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 EX5 postcode district.

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Bradninch scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
66.4 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 48 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peter Street 21 crimes
  2. 2 Passmore Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Kensham Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³
78
Green Space 52
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • The Duchy School BradninchPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)7.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital18 mi
Torbay Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWyndham House Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,775 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.7%Student3.6%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership65.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Whimple 5 mi
Cranbrook 5.2 mi
Pinhoe 6.3 mi
J28 M5 2.8 mi
J28 M5 3.3 mi
J29 M5 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £287,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£235k £271k £308k £343k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cullompton 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Silverton 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stoneyford 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Broadclyst 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thorverton 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Canon 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Halberton 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Brampford Speke 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradninch a nice place to live?

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

Bradninch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bradninch?

The current median house price in Bradninch is £287,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Bradninch in context

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Postcode districts in Bradninch

EX5 45 ⇄

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