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Living in Halwill Junction: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Halwill Junction scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (3), lifestyle (3), schools (4) and bills (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX21 postcode district.

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Halwill Junction scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
118.3 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 28 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
83
Green Space 37
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Halwill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital22.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital23.7 mi
Derriford Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBlake House Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity1,726 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.2%Student2%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.7%Skilled & technical44.6%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Torridge · 2026-27
A £1,734
B £2,023
C £2,312
D £2,601
E £3,179
F £3,757
G £4,335
H £5,202
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
3
Okehampton 9.8 mi
Eggesford 16.5 mi
Portsmouth Arms 16.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Halwill Junction 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

Northlew 23 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shebbear 31 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hatherleigh 31 6.8 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 6.8 mi away ⇄
Petrockstowe 31 7.3 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 8.3 mi away ⇄
Okehampton 43 9.7 mi away ⇄
Lifton 42 9.8 mi away ⇄
Dolton 32 11 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 12 mi away ⇄
Withnoe 48 12 mi away ⇄
Launceston 39 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Halwill Junction a nice place to live?

Halwill Junction has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Halwill Junction is 31/100, 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 Halwill Junction?

Halwill Junction is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Halwill Junction?

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

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Postcode districts in Halwill Junction

EX21 32 ⇄

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