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Living in Holcombe Rogus: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holcombe Rogus scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Bills falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. Of the 5 places sharing the TA21 postcode district, Holcombe Rogus scores lowest.

The TA21 district averages 47/100, putting Holcombe Rogus 13 points below its own postcode area. On safety specifically, Holcombe Rogus sits 14 points above the TA21 district figure of 77/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA21 postcode district.

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Holcombe Rogus scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
219.9 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 30 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 289% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hensons Drive 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.46 · PM2.5 5.156 · PM10 8.982 µg/m³
80
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Webber's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital10.1 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)17.8 mi
Weston General Hospital29.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWellington Medical Centre5 mi
GP capacity1,069 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.3%Student3.1%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Tiverton Parkway 3.1 mi
Taunton 11.4 mi
Feniton 12.3 mi
J27 M5 2.7 mi
J27 M5 3.3 mi
J26 M5 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holcombe Rogus 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

Westleigh 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Halberton 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wiveliscombe 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Milverton 33 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hemyock 45 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holcombe Rogus a nice place to live?

Holcombe Rogus has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holcombe Rogus is 34/100, 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 Holcombe Rogus?

Holcombe Rogus is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Holcombe Rogus in context

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Postcode districts in Holcombe Rogus

TA21 47 ⇄

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