Town Pop. 682

Living in Colyford: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Colyford scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 34/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the EX12 postcode district, Colyford ranks 2nd. Safety (95) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (24), lifestyle (25), transport (26) and bills (29). For the surrounding area, see EX12 postcode district.

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Colyford scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX12 2AA EX12 3AA EX12 4AA EX12 9AT EX12 EX24

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
111.4 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 42 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seaway Head 12 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Colyton Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Seaton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Colyton Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)18.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital19.4 mi
Yeovil Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgerySeaton and Colyton Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,157 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate40.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired49.1%Student1.8%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Axminster 4.5 mi
Honiton 7.1 mi
Feniton 10.4 mi
J28 M5 16.5 mi
J28 M5 16.7 mi
J29 M5 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colyford 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

Colyton 36 0.8 mi away ⇄
Seaton (East Devon) 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Axmouth 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Beer 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Uplyme 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Offwell 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Lyme Regis 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colyford a nice place to live?

Colyford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colyford is 45/100, 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 Colyford?

Colyford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colyford?

Among the top-rated schools in Colyford are Colyton Grammar School and Seaton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Colyford in total.

Colyford in context

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Postcode districts in Colyford

EX12 46 ⇄
EX24 37 ⇄

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