Town Pop. 415

Living in High Bickington: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

High Bickington comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns.

Against the wider EX37 district average of 27/100, that is 6 points above. Its safety score runs 59 points above the EX37 district's 35/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX37 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
122.9 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 24 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Wardens Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Pound Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.453 · PM2.5 4.592 · PM10 8.533 µg/m³
82
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • High Bickington Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital8.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)27.3 mi
Derriford Hospital38.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTorrington Health Centre6.4 mi
GP capacity1,469 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.1%Student1.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical43.1%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership80.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Portsmouth Arms 2.1 mi
Umberleigh 2.1 mi
Chapelton 3.6 mi
J28 M5 27.7 mi
J28 M5 27.8 mi
J27 M5 28 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in High Bickington 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

Dolton 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Great Torrington 45 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 6.4 mi away ⇄
Chulmleigh 37 6.6 mi away ⇄
Hill 0 6.6 mi away ⇄
Landkey 42 6.6 mi away ⇄
Winkleigh 29 7.5 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 7.7 mi away ⇄
South Molton 41 7.9 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 8.1 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 8.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Bickington a nice place to live?

High Bickington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for High Bickington is 33/100, 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 High Bickington?

High Bickington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Bickington?

Among the top-rated schools in High Bickington is High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in High Bickington in total.

High Bickington in context

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Postcode districts in High Bickington

EX37 27 ⇄

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