Town Pop. 387

Living in Collaton St Mary: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Collaton St Mary comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 59/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the TQ3 postcode district, Collaton St Mary scores lowest. Against the wider TQ3 district average of 59/100, that is 15 points below. On transport specifically, Collaton St Mary sits 22 points below the TQ3 district figure of 81/100. For the surrounding area, see TQ3 postcode district.

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Collaton St Mary scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
563.3 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 129 crimes
↑ 901% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 584% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 566% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 1065% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen Elizabeth Drive 71 crimes
  2. 2 Luscombe Road 25 crimes
  3. 3 Totnes Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.197 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.169 µg/m³
80
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Paignton AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital4 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)20.2 mi
Derriford Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Farm Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,639 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)84.2%
available across Torbay
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.4%Student3.6%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary33.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the most-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Torbay · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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
59
Paignton 2 mi
Totnes 3.5 mi
Torquay 3.7 mi
J31 M5 17.6 mi
J31 M5 18.1 mi
J30 M5 20.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Collaton St Mary 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

Stoke Gabriel 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Paignton 61 1.9 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Dittisham 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dartington 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brixham 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Torquay 56 5.0 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 5.1 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Collaton St Mary a nice place to live?

Collaton St Mary has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Collaton St Mary is 44/100, 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 Collaton St Mary?

Collaton St Mary has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Collaton St Mary?

Among the top-rated schools in Collaton St Mary is Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Collaton St Mary in total.

Collaton St Mary in context

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Postcode districts in Collaton St Mary

TQ3 59 ⇄
TQ4 54 ⇄

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