Town Pop. 1,945

Living in Chivenor and Wrafton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chivenor and Wrafton scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100. Chivenor and Wrafton places 4th of 6 in the EX31 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Chivenor and Wrafton sits 34 points above the EX31 district figure of 58/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX31 postcode district.

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Chivenor and Wrafton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX31 1AB EX31 2AG EX31 3AA EX31 4AA EX31 EX33

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
60.2 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 65 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heanton Hill Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Fowey Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Fulmer Copse 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
83
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Braunton AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Southmead SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital3.4 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)37.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital44.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCaen Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,091 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)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate66%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66%Unemployed2.2%Retired17.5%Student4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)23.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership49.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Barnstaple 3.9 mi
Chapelton 7.5 mi
Umberleigh 9.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £314,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£262k £303k £347k £388k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Braunton 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Georgeham 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Croyde 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Westward Ho! 49 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chivenor and Wrafton a nice place to live?

Chivenor and Wrafton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chivenor and Wrafton 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 Chivenor and Wrafton?

Chivenor and Wrafton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chivenor and Wrafton?

Among the top-rated schools in Chivenor and Wrafton are Braunton Academy and Southmead School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chivenor and Wrafton in total.

What are house prices like in Chivenor and Wrafton?

The current median house price in Chivenor and Wrafton is £314,000, around 10% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

Chivenor and Wrafton in context

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Postcode districts in Chivenor and Wrafton

EX31 39 ⇄
EX33 44 ⇄

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