Town Pop. 3,035

Living in Buckfastleigh: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Buckfastleigh comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Buckfastleigh most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Safety (88) and environment (81) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (16), schools (27) and bills (28). That puts Buckfastleigh in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TQ11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
110.7 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 177 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 43 crimes
  2. 2 Glebelands 23 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 15 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
27
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
39
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital9.1 mi
Derriford Hospital15 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)19.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,285 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student3.5%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.1%
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
16
Totnes 5.1 mi
Ivybridge 8.3 mi
Newton Abbot 8.6 mi
J31 M5 17.6 mi
J31 M5 18.2 mi
J30 M5 20.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £233,000 31
Terraced £195,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£184k £212k £241k £269k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Buckfast 38 0.7 mi away ⇄
Ashburton 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dartington 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
South Brent 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 5.3 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 6.2 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 6.7 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 7.0 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 7.2 mi away ⇄
Bittaford 37 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckfastleigh a nice place to live?

Buckfastleigh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Buckfastleigh 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 Buckfastleigh?

Buckfastleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 336 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buckfastleigh?

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

What are house prices like in Buckfastleigh?

The current median house price in Buckfastleigh is £233,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Buckfastleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Buckfastleigh

TQ11 45 ⇄

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