Town Pop. 3,529

Living in Holsworthy: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holsworthy comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the EX22 postcode district. The EX22 district averages 33/100, putting Holsworthy 10 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 25 points above the EX22 district's 14/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX22 postcode district.

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Holsworthy scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX22 6AA EX22 7AA EX22 9AA EX22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
74.5 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 133 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 21 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 28 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Court 19 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 14 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
82
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Holsworthy Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holsworthy Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital22.8 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital24.1 mi
Derriford Hospital28.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,735 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 106 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired28.7%Student2.6%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.6%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary35.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership61.1%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Okehampton 16.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £223,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£203k £259k £316k £371k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 6.3 mi away ⇄
Halwill Junction 31 6.8 mi away ⇄
Shebbear 31 7.1 mi away ⇄
Kilkhampton 31 7.2 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 7.2 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 7.4 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 7.7 mi away ⇄
Poughill 41 7.8 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 8.1 mi away ⇄
Widemouth Bay 33 8.8 mi away ⇄
Northlew 23 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holsworthy a nice place to live?

Holsworthy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holsworthy 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 Holsworthy?

Holsworthy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 263 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holsworthy?

Among the top-rated schools in Holsworthy are Holsworthy Church of England Primary School and Holsworthy Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Holsworthy in total.

What are house prices like in Holsworthy?

The current median house price in Holsworthy is £223,500, around 22% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%.

Holsworthy in context

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Postcode districts in Holsworthy

EX22 33 ⇄

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