Town Pop. 868

Living in Copplestone: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Copplestone is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. Copplestone places 5th of 8 in the EX17 postcode district.

Copplestone is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see EX17 postcode district.

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Copplestone scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
84.1 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 35 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sunnymead 12 crimes
  3. 3 Dulings Meadow 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Copplestone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)11.8 mi
North Devon District Hospital23 mi
Torbay Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr AMJ Bower and Partners2.7 mi
GP capacity1,541 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2%Retired22.4%Student3.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership74.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Copplestone 0.3 mi
Morchard Road 1.9 mi
Yeoford 2.6 mi
J31 M5 13.5 mi
J29 M5 13.6 mi
J31 M5 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Copplestone 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

Morchard Bishop 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Mid Devon) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lapford 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Crediton 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
Tedburn St Mary 35 6.1 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Fitzpaine 33 6.6 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 6.7 mi away ⇄
Chawleigh 38 7.0 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Copplestone a nice place to live?

Copplestone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Copplestone is 33/100, 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 Copplestone?

Copplestone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Copplestone?

Among the top-rated schools in Copplestone is Copplestone Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Copplestone in total.

Copplestone in context

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Postcode districts in Copplestone

EX17 36 ⇄

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