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Living in Cranbrook (East Devon): Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cranbrook (East Devon) comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 83/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the EX5 postcode district scores higher. Cranbrook (East Devon) leads all 14.

It scores 16 points above the EX5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. On lifestyle specifically, Cranbrook (East Devon) sits 22 points above the EX5 district figure of 61/100. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see EX5 postcode district.

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Cranbrook (East Devon) scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
1,387.1 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 17 crimes
↑ 1547% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 2877% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 749% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 1797% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 1855% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stone Barton 8 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 98
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
25
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Cranbrook Education CampusSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)3.2 mi
Torbay Hospital18 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,414 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 161 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed1.1%Retired23.8%Student4.4%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership61.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 B
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Cranbrook 0.8 mi
Pinhoe 2.6 mi
Whimple 3.1 mi
J29 M5 2.3 mi
J29 M5 2.5 mi
J30 M5 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
83
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £277,000 55
Detached £375,000 15
Semi-detached £268,500 16
Terraced £233,500 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£232k £288k £347k £404k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Clyst Honiton 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broadclyst 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Hill (East Devon) 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranbrook (East Devon) a nice place to live?

Cranbrook (East Devon) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cranbrook (East Devon) is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cranbrook (East Devon)?

Cranbrook (East Devon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cranbrook (East Devon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cranbrook (East Devon) are Cranbrook Education Campus, Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School and St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cranbrook (East Devon) in total.

What are house prices like in Cranbrook (East Devon)?

The current median house price in Cranbrook (East Devon) is £277,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £268,500, terraced £233,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cranbrook (East Devon) in context

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Postcode districts in Cranbrook (East Devon)

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