Town Pop. 807

Living in Chudleigh Knighton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chudleigh Knighton is 39/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100. Chudleigh Knighton places 6th of 8 in the TQ13 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Chudleigh Knighton sits 56 points above the TQ13 district figure of 11/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TQ13 postcode district.

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Chudleigh Knighton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
69.4 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 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fox Glove Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Gales Crest 5 crimes
  3. 3 Ford Park 4 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary 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
10
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital7.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)10.1 mi
Derriford Hospital24.1 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,564 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.2%Student2.4%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership75.8%
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Newton Abbot 4.1 mi
Teignmouth 6.5 mi
Dawlish 7.3 mi
J31 M5 7.9 mi
J31 M5 8.5 mi
J30 M5 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Chudleigh Knighton 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

Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bovey Tracey 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chudleigh Knighton a nice place to live?

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

Chudleigh Knighton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chudleigh Knighton?

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

Chudleigh Knighton in context

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Postcode districts in Chudleigh Knighton

TQ13 41 ⇄

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