Town Pop. 2,910

Living in Combe Martin: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Combe Martin comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 82/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Combe Martin places 2nd of 4 in the EX34 postcode district. On environment specifically, Combe Martin sits 13 points above the EX34 district figure of 69/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX34 postcode district.

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Combe Martin scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX34 0AA EX34 4BA EX34 7AA EX34 8AB EX34 9AA EX34

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
50.5 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 68 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Newberry Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Rows Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
84
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Berrynarbor Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Combe Martin Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital7.1 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)39.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital40.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCombe Coastal Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity2,291 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 152 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired35.5%Student3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical42%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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
8
Barnstaple 8.9 mi
Chapelton 12.8 mi
Umberleigh 14.3 mi
J37 M4 26.3 mi
J37 M4 26.7 mi
J38 M4 27.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 23
Detached £345,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£288k £374k £462k £548k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chambercombe 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ilfracombe 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bratton Fleming 35 6.9 mi away ⇄
Woolacombe 35 7.1 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 7.6 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 7.8 mi away ⇄
Georgeham 37 8.2 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 8.4 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 8.6 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 8.7 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 8.9 mi away ⇄
Lynton and Lynmouth 45 9.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Combe Martin a nice place to live?

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

Combe Martin is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Combe Martin?

Among the top-rated schools in Combe Martin are Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School and Combe Martin Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Combe Martin in total.

What are house prices like in Combe Martin?

The current median house price in Combe Martin is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £345,000. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Combe Martin in context

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Postcode districts in Combe Martin

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