Town Pop. 674

Living in Crapstone: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Crapstone is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 80/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 26/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the PL20 postcode district, Crapstone ranks 3rd. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
176.6 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 56 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 14 crimes
  3. 3 Moorland Court 8 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
14
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital4.9 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital14.8 mi
Torbay Hospital24.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryYelverton Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,085 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired37.3%Student3.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.8%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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
5
Bere Alston 3.9 mi
Bere Ferrers 4.1 mi
Calstock 4.3 mi
J31 M5 28.9 mi
J31 M5 29.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Crapstone 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

Buckland Monachorum 38 0.9 mi away ⇄
Yelverton 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Horrabridge 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Dousland 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bickleigh 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tavistock 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Cargreen 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crapstone a nice place to live?

Crapstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crapstone is 41/100, 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 Crapstone?

Crapstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crapstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Crapstone is St Andrew's Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Crapstone in total.

Crapstone in context

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Postcode districts in Crapstone

PL20 37 ⇄

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