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Living in Halberton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Halberton is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 29/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the EX16 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its safety score runs 22 points above the EX16 district's 73/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX16 postcode district.

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Halberton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
78.7 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 28 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willand Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Orpington Court 7 crimes
  3. 3 Uplowman Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Halberton 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)13.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital14.2 mi
Torbay Hospital29.6 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Surgery Partnership3 mi
GP capacity842 patients per GP
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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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired22.2%Student4%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership72.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
17
Tiverton Parkway 2.5 mi
Whimple 9.9 mi
Feniton 10 mi
J27 M5 2.4 mi
J27 M5 2.9 mi
J28 M5 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Halberton 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

Sampford Peverell 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tiverton 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stoneyford 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bampton (Mid Devon) 34 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Halberton a nice place to live?

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

Halberton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Halberton?

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

Halberton in context

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Postcode districts in Halberton

EX16 41 ⇄

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