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Living in Clyst Honiton: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clyst Honiton comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 73/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the EX1 postcode district.

Against the wider EX1 district average of 67/100, that is 9 points below. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (99), safety (86) and economic health (84). For the surrounding area, see EX1 postcode district.

58
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Clyst Honiton scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX1 1AE EX1 2AA EX1 3AA EX1 4AA EX1 9AL EX1 EX5

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
6,904.8 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 68 crimes
↑ 9624% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 14494% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 12504% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 2407% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 9423% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Whitehall Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Exmouth Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.727 · PM2.5 5.409 · PM10 10.012 µg/m³
77
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
22
4 schools in area · 20 within 4km
4Good
  • Ellen Tinkham SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Monkerton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Westclyst Community 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
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)2.3 mi
Torbay Hospital17.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital23 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPinhoe Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,752 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.3%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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 B
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Pinhoe 1.1 mi
Cranbrook 1.4 mi
Digby and Sowton 2 mi
J29 M5 0.8 mi
J29 M5 1.1 mi
J30 M5 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
73
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 £287,750 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£236k £292k £351k £408k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

West Clyst 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broadclyst 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Canon 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brampford Speke 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clyst Honiton a nice place to live?

Clyst Honiton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clyst Honiton is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Clyst Honiton?

Clyst Honiton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clyst Honiton?

Among the top-rated schools in Clyst Honiton are Ellen Tinkham School, Monkerton Community Primary School and Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Clyst Honiton in total.

What are house prices like in Clyst Honiton?

The current median house price in Clyst Honiton is £287,750, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Clyst Honiton in context

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Postcode districts in Clyst Honiton

EX1 67 ⇄
EX5 45 ⇄

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