Town Pop. 5,082

Living in Budleigh Salterton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Budleigh Salterton is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 40/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 39/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the EX9 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and environment (80). Schools (24) and bills (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see EX9 postcode district.

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Budleigh Salterton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Or compare:
EX9 6AA EX9 7AA EX9 9AE EX9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
29.7 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 68 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Ottervale Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Clinton Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
33
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)8.9 mi
Torbay Hospital13.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital27.2 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 'Good'
GP capacity1,288 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 208 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate39.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed39.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired49%Student2.3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
32
Exmouth 3.8 mi
Lympstone Village 4.5 mi
Starcross 5.2 mi
J30 M5 7.9 mi
J30 M5 8.3 mi
J29 M5 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 50
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £460,000 45
Detached £785,000 17
Flat / Maisonette £282,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£207k £433k £666k £892k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

East Budleigh 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Otterton 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Exmouth 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newton Poppleford 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Exton (East Devon) 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Cockwood 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sidmouth 43 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Budleigh Salterton a nice place to live?

Budleigh Salterton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Budleigh Salterton is 51/100, 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 Budleigh Salterton?

Budleigh Salterton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Budleigh Salterton?

Among the top-rated schools in Budleigh Salterton is St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Budleigh Salterton in total.

What are house prices like in Budleigh Salterton?

The current median house price in Budleigh Salterton is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £785,000, flat £282,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Budleigh Salterton in context

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Postcode districts in Budleigh Salterton

EX9 48 ⇄

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