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Living in Goodleigh: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Goodleigh is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. Goodleigh places 6th of 7 in the EX32 postcode district.

Goodleigh is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Goodleigh sits 38 points above the EX32 district figure of 30/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX32 postcode district.

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Goodleigh scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX32 0AA EX32 2BQ EX32 7AA EX32 8AA EX32 9AA EX32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
187.9 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 32 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Station Hill 6 crimes
  3. 3 Shoot Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.852 · PM2.5 4.569 · PM10 8.11 µg/m³
82
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Goodleigh Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital1.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)33.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital38.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLitchdon Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity2,234 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired29.1%Student2.9%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical42.8%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Barnstaple 2.9 mi
Chapelton 5.2 mi
Umberleigh 6.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Goodleigh 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

Westacott 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Landkey 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bratton Fleming 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 6.1 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 6.3 mi away ⇄
Braunton 45 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goodleigh a nice place to live?

Goodleigh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Goodleigh is 38/100, 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 Goodleigh?

Goodleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Goodleigh?

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

Goodleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Goodleigh

EX32 42 ⇄

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