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Living in Bratton Fleming: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bratton Fleming comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the EX31 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its safety score runs 37 points above the EX31 district's 58/100. That is 15 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 EX31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
116.5 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 32 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Station Hill 6 crimes
  3. 3 Shoot Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.486 · PM2.5 4.565 · PM10 7.832 µg/m³
83
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bratton Fleming Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital4.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)33.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital36.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLitchdon Medical Centre5.8 mi
GP capacity2,234 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired29.1%Student2.9%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical42.8%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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
5
Barnstaple 6.4 mi
Chapelton 8.2 mi
Umberleigh 8.9 mi
J27 M5 29.1 mi
J37 M4 29.2 mi
J27 M5 29.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Bratton Fleming 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

Goodleigh 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Landkey 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 6.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 6.7 mi away ⇄
Combe Martin 36 6.9 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 7.1 mi away ⇄
Hill 0 7.6 mi away ⇄
North Molton 33 7.7 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bratton Fleming a nice place to live?

Bratton Fleming has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bratton Fleming is 35/100, 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 Bratton Fleming?

Bratton Fleming is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bratton Fleming?

Among the top-rated schools in Bratton Fleming is Bratton Fleming Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bratton Fleming in total.

Bratton Fleming in context

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Postcode districts in Bratton Fleming

EX31 39 ⇄
EX32 42 ⇄

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