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Living in Ebford: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ebford comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Ebford places 3rd of 4 in the EX3 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Ebford sits 33 points above the EX3 district figure of 55/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86) and economic health (84). For the surrounding area, see EX3 postcode district.

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Ebford scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
439.4 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 68 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 829% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 701% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Whitehall Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Exmouth Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.931 · PM2.5 5.238 · PM10 9.745 µg/m³
79
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)3.5 mi
Torbay Hospital14.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital26.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTopsham Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,064 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.3%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
27
Exton 1 mi
Topsham 1.1 mi
Lympstone Commando 1.3 mi
J30 M5 2.1 mi
J30 M5 2.7 mi
J31 M5 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
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 Ebford 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

Exton (East Devon) 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Exminster 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ebford a nice place to live?

Ebford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ebford 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 Ebford?

Ebford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ebford?

Among the top-rated schools in Ebford is Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ebford in total.

Ebford in context

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Postcode districts in Ebford

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