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Living in Exford: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Exford is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Exford most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the TA24 postcode district. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
542.1 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 28 crimes
↑ 686% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1708% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 475% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Conifer Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Blagdon Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7 µg/m³
84
Green Space 87
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Exford Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital17.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital23.8 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)29.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust7.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryExmoor Medical Centre7.7 mi
GP capacity14,402 patients per GP
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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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired33.8%Student1.9%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical46.6%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Umberleigh 17.7 mi
Kings Nympton 17.9 mi
Portsmouth Arms 18.3 mi
J27 M5 19.3 mi
J27 M5 19.4 mi
J28 M5 21.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Exford 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

Porlock 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton Courtenay 31 6.1 mi away ⇄
Dulverton 35 7.7 mi away ⇄
Minehead 38 8.6 mi away ⇄
North Molton 33 8.9 mi away ⇄
Brushford 33 8.9 mi away ⇄
Dunster 32 9.0 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 9.9 mi away ⇄
Lynton and Lynmouth 45 11 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 11 mi away ⇄
South Molton 41 12 mi away ⇄
Bampton (Mid Devon) 34 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Exford a nice place to live?

Exford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Exford is 35/100, 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 Exford?

Exford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Exford?

Among the top-rated schools in Exford is Exford Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Exford in total.

Exford in context

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Postcode districts in Exford

TA24 38 ⇄

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