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Living in Bradworthy: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradworthy comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the EX22 postcode district, Bradworthy scores lowest.

That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). Below 30/100: transport (3), lifestyle (3), schools (4), healthcare (7) and bills (29). For the surrounding area, see EX22 postcode district.

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Bradworthy scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX22 6AA EX22 7AA EX22 9AA EX22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
151.3 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 50 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Langdon Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Collacott Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.08 · PM2.5 4.504 · PM10 8.012 µg/m³
83
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Bradworthy Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital19.4 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital30.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital33.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,410 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.3%Student3.5%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.6%Skilled & technical48.2%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Torridge · 2026-27
A £1,734
B £2,023
C £2,312
D £2,601
E £3,179
F £3,757
G £4,335
H £5,202
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
3
Chapelton 17.7 mi
Barnstaple 18.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bradworthy 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

Woolfardisworthy 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Buck's Cross 0 5.8 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 6.3 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 7.4 mi away ⇄
Hartland 42 7.5 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 7.6 mi away ⇄
Shebbear 31 8.1 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 8.4 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 8.9 mi away ⇄
Littleham 0 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradworthy a nice place to live?

Bradworthy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bradworthy is 30/100, 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 Bradworthy?

Bradworthy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bradworthy in context

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Postcode districts in Bradworthy

EX22 33 ⇄

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