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Living in Colyton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Colyton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score.

Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (10), transport (12), schools (14), lifestyle (19) and bills (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX24 postcode district.

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Colyton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
44.2 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 58 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seaway Head 12 crimes
  2. 2 Courtney Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Coly Vale 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
81
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Colyton Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • 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
10
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital18.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)18.7 mi
Yeovil Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgerySeaton and Colyton Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,157 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
1.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 95 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate45.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired43%Student1.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
12
Axminster 4 mi
Honiton 6.5 mi
Feniton 10 mi
J28 M5 16.1 mi
J28 M5 16.3 mi
J26 M5 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £396,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£304k £405k £510k £612k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Colyford 45 0.8 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Axmouth 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Seaton (East Devon) 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Beer 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Offwell 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Uplyme 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Lyme Regis 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Membury 27 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colyton a nice place to live?

Colyton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colyton is 36/100, 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 Colyton?

Colyton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colyton?

Among the top-rated schools in Colyton is Colyton Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Colyton in total.

What are house prices like in Colyton?

The current median house price in Colyton is £396,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Colyton in context

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Postcode districts in Colyton

EX24 37 ⇄

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