Town Pop. 868

Living in Croyde: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Croyde comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Croyde places 3rd of 4 in the EX33 postcode district. The EX33 district averages 44/100, putting Croyde 6 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Croyde sits 16 points above the EX33 district figure of 71/100. For the surrounding area, see EX33 postcode district.

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Croyde scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
72.6 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 24 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Beach Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Middleborough Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 David'S Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
84
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital7.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)42.2 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital46.7 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 surgeryCaen Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity1,151 patients per GP
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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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
34.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
34.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.7%Student3.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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
10
Barnstaple 8.3 mi
Chapelton 12 mi
Umberleigh 14.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Croyde 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

Georgeham 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woolacombe 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 6.2 mi away ⇄
Westward Ho! 49 6.4 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ilfracombe 32 6.8 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Croyde a nice place to live?

Croyde has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Croyde is 38/100, 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 Croyde?

Croyde is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Croyde in context

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Postcode districts in Croyde

EX33 44 ⇄

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