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Living in Chilsworthy (Torridge): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilsworthy (Torridge) scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Chilsworthy (Torridge) most outperforms the national norm: 37/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the EX22 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 23 points above the EX22 district's 14/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX22 postcode district.

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Chilsworthy (Torridge) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
1,072.7 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 48 crimes
↑ 1211% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 857% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 1366% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 1298% above national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
↑ 949% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fore Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.097 · PM2.5 4.567 · PM10 8.552 µg/m³
83
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital22.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital25.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryHolsworthy Doctors1.5 mi
GP capacity1,735 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
77.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired27.2%Student2.6%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.9%Skilled & technical41.5%Routine & elementary31.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership65.8%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Torridge · 2026-27
A £1,734
B £2,023
C £2,312
D £2,601
E £3,179
F £3,757
G £4,335
H £5,202
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
4
Okehampton 18.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
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 Chilsworthy (Torridge) 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

Holsworthy 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 5.6 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 6.2 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 6.6 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 6.7 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 7.1 mi away ⇄
Shebbear 31 7.5 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 7.9 mi away ⇄
Widemouth Bay 33 8.2 mi away ⇄
Halwill Junction 31 8.3 mi away ⇄
Woolfardisworthy 33 9.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilsworthy (Torridge) a nice place to live?

Chilsworthy (Torridge) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilsworthy (Torridge) is 37/100, 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 Chilsworthy (Torridge)?

Chilsworthy (Torridge) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Chilsworthy (Torridge) in context

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Postcode districts in Chilsworthy (Torridge)

EX22 33 ⇄

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