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Living in Exton (East Devon): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Exton (East Devon) is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 100/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the EX3 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the EX3 district's 84/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX3 postcode district.

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Exton (East Devon) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Or compare:
EX3 0AA EX3 9AP EX3 EX8

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
77.9 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 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Porter'S Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.886 · PM2.5 5.156 · PM10 8.902 µg/m³
80
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)3.8 mi
Torbay Hospital13.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTopsham Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,064 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
100
Employment rate67.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.3%Unemployed1.2%Retired18.9%Student3.8%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)24.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
31
Exton 0.2 mi
Lympstone Commando 0.4 mi
Lympstone Village 1.4 mi
J30 M5 3 mi
J31 M5 3.3 mi
J30 M5 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Exton (East Devon) 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

Ebford 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Exminster 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Exmouth 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cockwood 38 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Exton (East Devon) a nice place to live?

Exton (East Devon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Exton (East Devon) is 48/100, 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 Exton (East Devon)?

Exton (East Devon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Exton (East Devon) in context

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Postcode districts in Exton (East Devon)

EX3 51 ⇄
EX8 62 ⇄

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