Town Pop. 290

Living in Brampford Speke: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brampford Speke is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the EX5 postcode district, Brampford Speke ranks 9th.

Brampford Speke is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see EX5 postcode district.

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Brampford Speke scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
213.8 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 22 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 356% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 491% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blind Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Stooks Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Brampford Speke Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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)3.5 mi
Torbay Hospital19.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMount Pleasant Health Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,509 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.6%Student3.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Newton St Cyres 2.8 mi
St James' Park 3 mi
Polsloe Bridge 3.1 mi
J29 M5 4 mi
J29 M5 4.4 mi
J30 M5 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brampford Speke 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

Stoke Canon 37 0.8 mi away ⇄
Thorverton 30 2.3 mi away ⇄
Newton St Cyres 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Silverton 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Broadclyst 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ide 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brampford Speke a nice place to live?

Brampford Speke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brampford Speke is 41/100, 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 Brampford Speke?

Brampford Speke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brampford Speke?

Among the top-rated schools in Brampford Speke is Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Brampford Speke in total.

Brampford Speke in context

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Postcode districts in Brampford Speke

EX5 45 ⇄

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