Town Pop. 1,613

Living in Feniton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Feniton comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the EX14 postcode district, Feniton ranks 3rd.

Its economic health score runs 9 points above the EX14 district's 68/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Feniton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
99.2 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 76 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Taleford Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Hedge Field Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Feniton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)10.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital16.8 mi
Torbay Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryColeridge Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity2,186 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired28%Student3.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
16
Feniton 0.2 mi
Whimple 3.5 mi
Honiton 4.2 mi
J28 M5 6.7 mi
J28 M5 7 mi
J29 M5 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Feniton 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

Ottery St Mary 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Honiton 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Hill (East Devon) 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tipton St John 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Dunkeswell 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 5.8 mi away ⇄
Offwell 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Newton Poppleford 43 6.1 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Feniton a nice place to live?

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

Feniton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Feniton?

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

Feniton in context

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Postcode districts in Feniton

EX14 44 ⇄

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