Town Pop. 833

Living in Chagford: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chagford comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Chagford most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Chagford places 3rd of 8 in the TQ13 postcode district. Chagford is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On healthcare specifically, Chagford sits 24 points above the TQ13 district figure of 26/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ13 postcode district.

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Chagford scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
39.6 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 15 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 5 crimes
  2. 2 Biera View 4 crimes
  3. 3 Hares Close 3 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.124 · PM2.5 4.736 · PM10 7.946 µg/m³
83
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Chagford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)14.6 mi
Torbay Hospital17.9 mi
Derriford Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 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 capacity905 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired36.4%Student4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership64.8%
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
3
Okehampton 8 mi
Yeoford 8.7 mi
Copplestone 10.5 mi
J31 M5 13.9 mi
J31 M5 14.4 mi
J30 M5 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Chagford 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

Moretonhampstead 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Zeal 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 7.8 mi away ⇄
Tedburn St Mary 35 8.2 mi away ⇄
Okehampton 43 8.2 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 8.4 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 8.8 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 9.1 mi away ⇄
Bovey Tracey 43 9.2 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 9.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chagford a nice place to live?

Chagford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chagford is 44/100, 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 Chagford?

Chagford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 33 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chagford?

Among the top-rated schools in Chagford is Chagford Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chagford in total.

Chagford in context

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Postcode districts in Chagford

TQ13 41 ⇄

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