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Living in Dousland: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dousland scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 82/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the PL20 postcode district, Dousland ranks 4th. Dousland is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
72.2 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 13 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Merrivale View Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Portland Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.318 · PM2.5 4.972 · PM10 8.632 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Meavy Church of England 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
17
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital5.7 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital17.1 mi
Torbay Hospital22.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryYelverton Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,085 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate46.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.7%Unemployed2%Retired39.4%Student3.1%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership86%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
21
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Bere Alston 6.1 mi
Bere Ferrers 6.2 mi
Calstock 6.4 mi
J31 M5 26.8 mi
J31 M5 27.4 mi
J30 M5 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dousland 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

Yelverton 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Horrabridge 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Crapstone 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Buckland Monachorum 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bickleigh 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Princetown 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tavistock 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 6.3 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 7.3 mi away ⇄
Mary Tavy 37 7.3 mi away ⇄
Lamerton 38 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dousland a nice place to live?

Dousland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dousland is 40/100, 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 Dousland?

Dousland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dousland?

Among the top-rated schools in Dousland are Lady Modiford's Church of England Primary School and Meavy Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Dousland in total.

Dousland in context

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Postcode districts in Dousland

PL20 37 ⇄

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