Town Pop. 8,561

Living in Cullompton: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cullompton scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 74/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 61/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the EX15 postcode district. It scores 8 points above the EX15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its lifestyle score runs 23 points above the EX15 district's 51/100. For the surrounding area, see EX15 postcode district.

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Cullompton scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
102.8 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 385 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 125 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 89 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 49 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 169 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 54 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 48 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 34 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 89
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 28

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Cullompton Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Andrew's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Willowbank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)10.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital15.2 mi
Torbay Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,866 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 228 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2%Retired22.3%Student3.1%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership66.7%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
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
50
Tiverton Parkway 4.5 mi
Whimple 6.4 mi
Feniton 6.8 mi
J28 M5 0.5 mi
J28 M5 0.7 mi
J27 M5 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
74
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 42
Takeaways Adequate 7
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 £253,000 65
Detached £324,250 20
Semi-detached £277,500 14
Terraced £215,000 21
Flat / Maisonette £131,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£129k £231k £335k £436k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stoneyford 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Halberton 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Silverton 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tiverton 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 6.4 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Thorverton 30 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cullompton a nice place to live?

Cullompton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cullompton is 56/100, 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 Cullompton?

Cullompton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 880 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cullompton?

Among the top-rated schools in Cullompton are Cullompton Community College, St Andrew's Primary School and Willowbank Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cullompton in total.

What are house prices like in Cullompton?

The current median house price in Cullompton is £253,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £324,250, semi-detached £277,500, terraced £215,000, flat £131,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 65 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cullompton in context

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Postcode districts in Cullompton

EX15 48 ⇄

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