Town Pop. 314

Living in Cheriton Bishop: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cheriton Bishop is 35/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the EX6 postcode district, Cheriton Bishop ranks 6th.

That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Below 30/100: transport (5), lifestyle (6), healthcare (10), schools (16) and bills (27). For the surrounding area, see EX6 postcode district.

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Cheriton Bishop scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
226.1 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 34 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Six Acres 11 crimes
  2. 2 Yeo View 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hescane Park 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.456 · PM2.5 5.068 · PM10 9.789 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Cheriton Bishop Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)10.1 mi
Torbay Hospital18.4 mi
Derriford Hospital26.7 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 capacity1,398 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired37.2%Student2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
Yeoford 3.5 mi
Crediton 5.7 mi
Copplestone 6.1 mi
J31 M5 10.1 mi
J31 M5 10.5 mi
J30 M5 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Cheriton Bishop 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

Tedburn St Mary 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Moretonhampstead 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chagford 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Crediton 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Copplestone 33 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 6.4 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Mid Devon) 39 6.6 mi away ⇄
Newton St Cyres 33 7.2 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 7.4 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheriton Bishop a nice place to live?

Cheriton Bishop has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheriton Bishop is 35/100, 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 Cheriton Bishop?

Cheriton Bishop is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cheriton Bishop in context

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Postcode districts in Cheriton Bishop

EX6 37 ⇄

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