Town Pop. 3,999

Living in Chudleigh: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chudleigh is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100. Chudleigh places 7th of 8 in the TQ13 postcode district.

The TQ13 district averages 41/100, putting Chudleigh 5 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TQ13 postcode district.

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Chudleigh scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
67.3 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 140 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Colway Lane 17 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)8.1 mi
Torbay Hospital8.2 mi
Derriford Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,359 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 103 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.1%Student2.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership73.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Newton Abbot 5 mi
Teignmouth 6.2 mi
Dawlish 6.5 mi
J31 M5 6.4 mi
J31 M5 7 mi
J30 M5 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £272,000 41
Detached £488,250 12
Terraced £247,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£214k £288k £364k £439k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chudleigh Knighton 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bovey Tracey 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kennford 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Teignmouth 47 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chudleigh a nice place to live?

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

Chudleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 269 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chudleigh?

Among the top-rated schools in Chudleigh is Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chudleigh in total.

What are house prices like in Chudleigh?

The current median house price in Chudleigh is £272,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £488,250, terraced £247,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chudleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Chudleigh

TQ13 41 ⇄

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