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Living in Christow: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Christow scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Christow most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Christow places 5th of 9 in the EX6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its environment score runs 14 points above the EX6 district's 68/100. For the surrounding area, see EX6 postcode district.

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Christow scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
165.8 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 33 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stafford Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.657 · PM2.5 5.021 · PM10 8.594 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Christow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)7.3 mi
Torbay Hospital12.3 mi
Derriford Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice4.5 mi
GP capacity1,250 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired31%Student3.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
4
Exeter St Thomas 6.6 mi
Marsh Barton 6.7 mi
Exeter St Davids 7 mi
J31 M5 5.9 mi
J31 M5 6.5 mi
J30 M5 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Christow 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

Lustleigh 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bovey Tracey 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Moretonhampstead 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Kennford 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ide 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 5.6 mi away ⇄
Tedburn St Mary 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 6.4 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Christow a nice place to live?

Christow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Christow 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 Christow?

Christow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Christow?

Among the top-rated schools in Christow is Christow Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Christow in total.

Christow in context

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Postcode districts in Christow

EX6 37 ⇄

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