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Living in Broadclyst: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broadclyst is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the EX5 postcode district, Broadclyst ranks 3rd. The EX5 district averages 45/100, putting Broadclyst 8 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 19 points above the EX5 district's 61/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX5 postcode district.

53
OUT OF 100
Average
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Settlement area

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Broadclyst scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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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 17 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stone Barton 8 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 83
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Broadclyst Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Clyst Vale Community CollegeSecondary · 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
21
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)3.8 mi
Torbay Hospital19.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital21.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCranbrook Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity2,106 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed1.1%Retired23.8%Student4.4%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership61.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Cranbrook 1.2 mi
Pinhoe 2.1 mi
Polsloe Bridge 3.4 mi
J29 M5 2.2 mi
J29 M5 2.7 mi
J30 M5 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
80
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broadclyst 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

West Clyst 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke Canon 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brampford Speke 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Silverton 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadclyst a nice place to live?

Broadclyst is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broadclyst is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Broadclyst?

Broadclyst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broadclyst?

Among the top-rated schools in Broadclyst are Broadclyst Community Primary School and Clyst Vale Community College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Broadclyst in total.

Broadclyst in context

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Postcode districts in Broadclyst

EX5 45 ⇄

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