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Living in Ermington: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ermington comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the PL21 postcode district, Ermington ranks 4th.

Against the wider PL21 district average of 40/100, that is 8 points below. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PL21 postcode district.

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Ermington scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
186.4 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 22 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cadleigh Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.799 · PM2.5 4.963 · PM10 9.222 µg/m³
81
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Ermington 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
5
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital9.3 mi
Torbay Hospital17.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryModbury Health Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,106 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)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.8%Student3.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.4%
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
5
Ivybridge 2.2 mi
Plymouth 10.1 mi
Totnes 11.2 mi
J31 M5 27.8 mi
J31 M5 28.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ermington 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

Modbury 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ivybridge 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lee Mill 31 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bittaford 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yealmpton 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Brixton 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
South Brent 47 5.7 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
Sherford 49 5.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Ferrers 43 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ermington a nice place to live?

Ermington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ermington is 32/100, 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 Ermington?

Ermington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ermington?

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

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Postcode districts in Ermington

PL21 40 ⇄

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