Town Pop. 2,071

Living in Heathfield (Teignbridge): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heathfield (Teignbridge) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TQ12 postcode district, Heathfield (Teignbridge) ranks 8th.

It scores 6 points below the TQ12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Its environment score runs 10 points above the TQ12 district's 67/100. Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ12 postcode district.

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Heathfield (Teignbridge) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
159.3 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 174 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Race Track 20 crimes
  2. 2 Folly Court 14 crimes
  3. 3 Leaze Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 72
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital7.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)11.6 mi
Derriford Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,564 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.3%Student2.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Newton Abbot 3.8 mi
Teignmouth 7.3 mi
Dawlish 8.4 mi
J31 M5 9.3 mi
J31 M5 9.9 mi
J30 M5 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 £238,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£192k £207k £222k £237k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Coldeast 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bovey Tracey 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heathfield (Teignbridge) a nice place to live?

Heathfield (Teignbridge) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Heathfield (Teignbridge) is 43/100, 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 Heathfield (Teignbridge)?

Heathfield (Teignbridge) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 330 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heathfield (Teignbridge)?

Among the top-rated schools in Heathfield (Teignbridge) is St Catherine's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Heathfield (Teignbridge) in total.

What are house prices like in Heathfield (Teignbridge)?

The current median house price in Heathfield (Teignbridge) is £238,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

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Postcode districts in Heathfield (Teignbridge)

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