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Living in Holcombe (Teignbridge): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holcombe (Teignbridge) comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Holcombe (Teignbridge) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

No other settlement in the EX7 postcode district scores higher. Holcombe (Teignbridge) leads all 3. It scores 9 points above the EX7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On broadband specifically, Holcombe (Teignbridge) sits 62 points above the EX7 district figure of 37/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Holcombe (Teignbridge) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX7 0AA EX7 7AX EX7 9AA EX7

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Channel View Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Sweetbriar Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Stuart Court 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.747 · PM2.5 5.08 · PM10 8.661 µg/m³
80
Green Space 7
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Orchard Manor SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Westcliff Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
23
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital6.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)10.3 mi
Derriford Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDawlish Medical Group1 mi
GP capacity1,583 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate39.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed39.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired50.4%Student1.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Dawlish 1.2 mi
Teignmouth 1.4 mi
Dawlish Warren 2.7 mi
J31 M5 8.1 mi
J31 M5 8.3 mi
J30 M5 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holcombe (Teignbridge) 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

Teignmouth 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Dawlish 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shaldon 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dawlish Warren 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cockwood 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 5.3 mi away ⇄
Exmouth 62 5.7 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holcombe (Teignbridge) a nice place to live?

Holcombe (Teignbridge) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holcombe (Teignbridge) is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Holcombe (Teignbridge)?

Holcombe (Teignbridge) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holcombe (Teignbridge)?

Among the top-rated schools in Holcombe (Teignbridge) is Orchard Manor School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Holcombe (Teignbridge) in total.

Holcombe (Teignbridge) in context

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Postcode districts in Holcombe (Teignbridge)

EX7 41 ⇄

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