Town Pop. 1,038

Living in Hatherleigh: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hatherleigh scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 18/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the EX20 postcode district, Hatherleigh ranks 4th.

That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). Healthcare (3), transport (4), lifestyle (8), schools (11) and bills (21) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX20 postcode district.

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Hatherleigh scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

115.6 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 63 crimes

↑ 82% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes

↓ 11% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes

↑ 41% above national average

Public order 10 crimes

↑ 48% above national average

Drugs 5 crimes

↑ 45% above national average

other 18 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 14 crimes
2 Oldham Road 13 crimes
3 Petrol Station 13 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³

Green Space 14

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area

1Good

Hatherleigh Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital18.4 mi

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)25.5 mi

Derriford Hospital27.7 mi

Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust6.3 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66.4%

A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%

Nearest GP surgeryBlake House Surgery4.8 mi

GP capacity1,552 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

Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%

available across West Devon

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

30.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

30.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.4%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.1%Student3.2%Other inactive14.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial31.3%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary29%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership65.1%

Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax West Devon · 2026-27

A £1,803

B £2,104

C £2,404

D £2,705

E £3,306

F £3,907

G £4,508

H £5,410

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

Okehampton 7 mi

Eggesford 9.7 mi

Portsmouth Arms 10.7 mi

J31 M5 26 mi

J31 M5 26.4 mi

J29 M5 27.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£265,500	10

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hatherleigh a nice place to live?

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

Hatherleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hatherleigh?

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

What are house prices like in Hatherleigh?

The current median house price in Hatherleigh is £265,500, around 7% below the England and Wales average.

Hatherleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Hatherleigh

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