Town Pop. 673

Living in Chulmleigh: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chulmleigh scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100. On healthcare specifically, Chulmleigh sits 15 points above the EX18 district figure of 10/100.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (6), lifestyle (8), bills (23), schools (24) and healthcare (25). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
142.6 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 43 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  2. 2 Pound Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Four Ways Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
82
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Chulmleigh Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chulmleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital14.3 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)20.6 mi
Torbay Hospital32.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,060 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.2%Student3.1%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical42.6%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Eggesford 1.8 mi
Kings Nympton 2.2 mi
Portsmouth Arms 4.6 mi
J28 M5 21.6 mi
J28 M5 21.6 mi
J29 M5 21.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
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 £210,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£253k £281k £309k £337k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Chawleigh 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lapford 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Winkleigh 29 5.2 mi away ⇄
High Bickington 33 6.6 mi away ⇄
Morchard Bishop 32 6.7 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 6.8 mi away ⇄
Dolton 32 7.2 mi away ⇄
Witheridge 31 7.3 mi away ⇄
Hill 0 7.4 mi away ⇄
South Molton 41 7.4 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 8.0 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 8.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chulmleigh a nice place to live?

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

Chulmleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chulmleigh?

Among the top-rated schools in Chulmleigh are Chulmleigh Community College and Chulmleigh Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chulmleigh in total.

What are house prices like in Chulmleigh?

The current median house price in Chulmleigh is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 25%.

Chulmleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Chulmleigh

EX18 33 ⇄

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