Town Pop. 764

Living in Hartland: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hartland scores 42/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 81/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the EX39 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Hartland sits 36 points above the EX39 district figure of 45/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see EX39 postcode district.

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Hartland scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX39 1AA EX39 2AA EX39 3AA EX39 4AB EX39 5AA EX39 6AA EX39 9DY EX39

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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39.3 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 18 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 91% below national average
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 5 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 2 crimes

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

Environment
87
Air Quality NO₂ 1.95 · PM2.5 4.383 · PM10 8.002 µg/m³
84
Green Space 95
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area
1Good
  • Hartland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital19.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital36.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital37.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust11.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,634 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.8%Retired31.4%Student1.6%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical46.4%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership63.9%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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
5
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
81
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hartland 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

Woolfardisworthy 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Buck's Cross 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 7.5 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 8.1 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 11 mi away ⇄
Littleham 0 11 mi away ⇄
Westward Ho! 49 11 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 11 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 12 mi away ⇄
Bideford 44 12 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 12 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartland a nice place to live?

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

What are the best schools in Hartland?

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

Hartland in context

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Postcode districts in Hartland

EX39 43 ⇄

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