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Living in Buckfast: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Buckfast is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100.

The TQ11 district averages 45/100, putting Buckfast 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (84) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TQ11 postcode district.

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Buckfast scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
292.6 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 35 crimes
↑ 359% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oaklands Park 7 crimes
  2. 2 Prigg Meadow 7 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 6 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.621 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.594 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Buckfastleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, BuckfastPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital9.6 mi
Derriford Hospital15.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)19.4 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBuckfastleigh Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,285 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
49%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired36.2%Student2.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
10
Totnes 5.6 mi
Newton Abbot 8.4 mi
Ivybridge 8.8 mi
J31 M5 17.1 mi
J31 M5 17.7 mi
J30 M5 20.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Buckfast 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

Buckfastleigh 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Ashburton 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dartington 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
South Brent 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 6.2 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 6.5 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 6.7 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckfast a nice place to live?

Buckfast has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Buckfast is 38/100, 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 Buckfast?

Buckfast is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buckfast?

Among the top-rated schools in Buckfast are Buckfastleigh Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Buckfast in total.

Buckfast in context

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Postcode districts in Buckfast

TQ11 45 ⇄

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