Town Pop. 6,510

Living in Braunton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Braunton comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 36/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the EX33 postcode district. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (15) and bills (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see EX33 postcode district.

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Braunton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
66.8 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 189 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 51 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Shoplifting 21 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 57 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 19 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 8 µg/m³
83
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
33
4 schools in area
4Good
  • Braunton AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Caen Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsacre Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Southmead SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital4.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)38.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital45 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,428 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 206 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2%Retired30%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership71.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
15
Barnstaple 4.9 mi
Chapelton 8.8 mi
Umberleigh 11 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 61
Detached £475,000 29
Semi-detached £365,000 11
Terraced £295,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£281k £360k £443k £522k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chivenor and Wrafton 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Georgeham 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Croyde 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Woolacombe 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 5.3 mi away ⇄
Westward Ho! 49 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Braunton a nice place to live?

Braunton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Braunton is 45/100, 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 Braunton?

Braunton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 435 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Braunton?

Among the top-rated schools in Braunton are Braunton Academy, Caen Community Primary School and Kingsacre Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Braunton in total.

What are house prices like in Braunton?

The current median house price in Braunton is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000, semi-detached £365,000, terraced £295,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 61 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Braunton in context

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Postcode districts in Braunton

EX33 44 ⇄

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