Town Pop. 3,636

Living in Exminster: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Exminster is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. Exminster places 2nd of 9 in the EX6 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the EX6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. Its lifestyle score runs 16 points above the EX6 district's 14/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX6 postcode district.

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Exminster scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
99.6 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 147 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 67 crimes
  2. 2 Milletts Close 55 crimes
  3. 3 Trood Lane 32 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Exminster Community PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)2.2 mi
Torbay Hospital13.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTopsham Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,398 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.6%Student3.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
Topsham 1.5 mi
Newcourt 1.9 mi
Marsh Barton 2 mi
J31 M5 0.7 mi
J31 M5 1.2 mi
J30 M5 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£269k £333k £399k £463k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Topsham 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kennford 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Exton (East Devon) 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ide 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Exminster a nice place to live?

Exminster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Exminster is 42/100, 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 Exminster?

Exminster has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 362 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Exminster?

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

What are house prices like in Exminster?

The current median house price in Exminster is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Exminster in context

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Postcode districts in Exminster

EX6 37 ⇄

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