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Living in Chambercombe: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chambercombe scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Chambercombe most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

No other settlement in the EX34 postcode district scores higher. Chambercombe leads all 4. It scores 6 points above the EX34 postcode district as a whole, which averages 33/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX34 postcode district.

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Chambercombe scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX34 0AA EX34 4BA EX34 7AA EX34 8AB EX34 9AA EX34

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
166.7 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 69 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillsborough Road 28 crimes
  2. 2 Worth Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Croftswood Gardens 16 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.517 · PM2.5 4.294 · PM10 7.43 µg/m³
84
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • The Ilfracombe Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Ilfracombe Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital7.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)42.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital44.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCombe Coastal Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,411 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.5%Retired30.8%Student3.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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
24
Barnstaple 9.3 mi
Chapelton 13.5 mi
Umberleigh 15.4 mi
J37 M4 27.7 mi
J37 M4 28.2 mi
J38 M4 29.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£248k £304k £362k £418k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ilfracombe 32 0.8 mi away ⇄
Combe Martin 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woolacombe 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Georgeham 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 7.1 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 7.4 mi away ⇄
Croyde 38 7.5 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 8.1 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 9.1 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 9.1 mi away ⇄
Bratton Fleming 35 9.2 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chambercombe a nice place to live?

Chambercombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chambercombe is 39/100, 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 Chambercombe?

Chambercombe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Chambercombe?

The current median house price in Chambercombe is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

Chambercombe in context

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Postcode districts in Chambercombe

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