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Living in Georgeham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Georgeham comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the EX33 postcode district. Against the wider EX33 district average of 44/100, that is 7 points below. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the EX33 district's 71/100. For the surrounding area, see EX33 postcode district.

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Georgeham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
259.3 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 24 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 773% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Beach Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Middleborough Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 David'S Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.14 · PM2.5 4.327 · PM10 7.201 µg/m³
84
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Georgeham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital6.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)41.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital47.2 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 surgeryCaen Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,428 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.7%Student3.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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
10
Barnstaple 7.2 mi
Chapelton 11.2 mi
Umberleigh 13.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Georgeham 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

Croyde 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woolacombe 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ilfracombe 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 6.1 mi away ⇄
Chambercombe 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgeham a nice place to live?

Georgeham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Georgeham is 37/100, 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 Georgeham?

Georgeham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Georgeham?

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

Georgeham in context

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Postcode districts in Georgeham

EX33 44 ⇄

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