Town Pop. 430

Living in Buckland Monachorum: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Buckland Monachorum comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the PL20 postcode district. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL20 postcode district.

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Buckland Monachorum scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
162.8 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 33 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Hillside Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.034 · PM2.5 4.932 · PM10 8.716 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital14.1 mi
Torbay Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryYelverton Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,085 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate50.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired36%Student3.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership65.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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
Bere Alston 3.1 mi
Calstock 3.4 mi
Bere Ferrers 3.7 mi
J31 M5 29.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Buckland Monachorum 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

Crapstone 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Horrabridge 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Yelverton 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dousland 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tavistock 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bickleigh 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cargreen 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckland Monachorum a nice place to live?

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

Buckland Monachorum is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buckland Monachorum?

Among the top-rated schools in Buckland Monachorum is St Andrew's Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Buckland Monachorum in total.

Buckland Monachorum in context

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Postcode districts in Buckland Monachorum

PL20 37 ⇄

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