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Living in Hemyock: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hemyock scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Hemyock places 4th of 7 in the EX15 postcode district. Hemyock is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Hemyock sits 72 points above the EX15 district figure of 16/100. For the surrounding area, see EX15 postcode district.

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Hemyock scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
129.4 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 55 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Churchills 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Eastlands 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.717 · PM2.5 5.383 · PM10 10.128 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hemyock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital8 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)17.8 mi
Yeovil Hospital25.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,329 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.2%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
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
3
Tiverton Parkway 5.7 mi
Honiton 8.3 mi
Feniton 9.1 mi
J26 M5 4.2 mi
J26 M5 4.6 mi
J27 M5 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £327,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£272k £333k £395k £456k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Culmstock 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Smeatharpe 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dunkeswell 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Blagdon Hill 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 6.0 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemyock a nice place to live?

Hemyock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hemyock is 45/100, 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 Hemyock?

Hemyock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hemyock?

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

What are house prices like in Hemyock?

The current median house price in Hemyock is £327,500, around 15% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%.

Hemyock in context

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Postcode districts in Hemyock

EX15 48 ⇄

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