Town Pop. 5,085

Living in Dartmouth: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dartmouth is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Dartmouth most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 28/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the TQ6 postcode district scores higher. Dartmouth leads all 5. Safety (80) and environment (80) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (22), schools (23) and healthcare (24). For the surrounding area, see TQ6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
81.8 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 186 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 44 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Admiral Court 28 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 17 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 16 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Dartmouth AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, DartmouthPrimary · 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
24
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital8.5 mi
Derriford Hospital22.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)24.9 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,320 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 217 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired37.2%Student2.8%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership64.2%
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
22
Paignton 6 mi
Totnes 7.3 mi
Torquay 8 mi
J31 M5 22.9 mi
J31 M5 23.3 mi
J30 M5 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 29
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 104
Takeaways Some 3
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 £338,750 36
Terraced £310,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£206k £390k £579k £762k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kingswear 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke Fleming 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dittisham 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Strete 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blackawton 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brixham 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gabriel 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Slapton (South Hams) 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Collaton St Mary 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Paignton 61 6.3 mi away ⇄
Stokenham 40 6.5 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dartmouth a nice place to live?

Dartmouth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dartmouth is 47/100, 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 Dartmouth?

Dartmouth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 416 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dartmouth?

Among the top-rated schools in Dartmouth are Dartmouth Academy and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Dartmouth in total.

What are house prices like in Dartmouth?

The current median house price in Dartmouth is £338,750, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dartmouth in context

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Postcode districts in Dartmouth

TQ6 43 ⇄

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