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Living in Culmstock: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Culmstock scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the EX15 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider EX15 district average of 48/100, that is 12 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
138.2 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 30 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  3. 3 Summer Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.683 · PM2.5 5.197 · PM10 8.946 µg/m³
80
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Culmstock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital9.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)16.6 mi
Yeovil Hospital28.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Blackdown Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,329 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired24.5%Student3.1%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Tiverton Parkway 3.5 mi
Feniton 9 mi
Honiton 9.3 mi
J27 M5 3.1 mi
J27 M5 3.5 mi
J26 M5 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Culmstock 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

Hemyock 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dunkeswell 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Culmstock a nice place to live?

Culmstock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Culmstock is 36/100, 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 Culmstock?

Culmstock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Culmstock?

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

Culmstock in context

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Postcode districts in Culmstock

EX15 48 ⇄

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