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Living in Chardstock: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chardstock comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the EX13 postcode district, Chardstock ranks 4th. Chardstock 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 economic health specifically, Chardstock sits 16 points above the EX13 district figure of 69/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX13 postcode district.

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Chardstock scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
149.2 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 20 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Watery Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Heath Common 4 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.468 · PM2.5 5.224 · PM10 8.73 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital13.4 mi
Yeovil Hospital16.8 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)24.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAriel Healthcare2.5 mi
GP capacity1,874 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.5%Student2.4%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Axminster 4 mi
Crewkerne 9.3 mi
Honiton 9.4 mi
J25 M5 13 mi
J26 M5 13.1 mi
J25 M5 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £457,500 10

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

Nearby places

Tytherleigh 35 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tatworth 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Membury 27 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chard 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wadeford 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Winsham 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Combe St Nicholas 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopswood 42 6.2 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chardstock a nice place to live?

Chardstock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chardstock is 36/100, 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 Chardstock?

Chardstock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Chardstock?

The current median house price in Chardstock is £457,500, around 61% above the England and Wales average.

Chardstock in context

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Postcode districts in Chardstock

EX13 38 ⇄

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