Town Pop. 1,032

Living in Dartington: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dartington comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 43/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 28/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TQ9 postcode district, Dartington ranks 2nd. It scores 6 points above the TQ9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On lifestyle specifically, Dartington sits 10 points above the TQ9 district figure of 33/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ9 postcode district.

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Dartington scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
84.3 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 44 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brimhay Gardens 9 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.95 · PM2.5 4.948 · PM10 8.525 µg/m³
81
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
35
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Bidwell Brook SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dartington Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • King Edward VI Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • River Dart AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital7 mi
Derriford Hospital17.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)20.5 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLeatside Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,239 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.4%Student5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership68.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
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
31
Totnes 1.1 mi
Paignton 6.4 mi
Torquay 7.5 mi
J31 M5 18.1 mi
J31 M5 18.7 mi
J30 M5 21.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dartington 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

Totnes 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Buckfastleigh 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Collaton St Mary 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Buckfast 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gabriel 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 5.0 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ashburton 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
South Brent 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dartington a nice place to live?

Dartington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dartington is 49/100, 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 Dartington?

Dartington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dartington?

Among the top-rated schools in Dartington are Bidwell Brook School, Dartington Church of England Academy and King Edward VI Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Dartington in total.

Dartington in context

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Postcode districts in Dartington

TQ9 43 ⇄

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