Town Pop. 2,065

Living in Horrabridge: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Horrabridge is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Horrabridge most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Horrabridge places 2nd of 7 in the PL20 postcode district. The PL20 district averages 37/100, putting Horrabridge 7 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 71 points above the PL20 district's 10/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL20 postcode district.

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Horrabridge scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
48.9 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 57 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Park 15 crimes
  2. 2 Phoenix Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Devon Oaks 9 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Horrabridge Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital5.8 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital15.5 mi
Torbay Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryYelverton Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,085 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 73 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.9%Student3.7%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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
4
Bere Alston 4.8 mi
Calstock 4.9 mi
Gunnislake 5.4 mi
J31 M5 27.9 mi
J31 M5 28.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horrabridge 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

Crapstone 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Yelverton 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Buckland Monachorum 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dousland 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tavistock 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bickleigh 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Princetown 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Lamerton 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horrabridge a nice place to live?

Horrabridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horrabridge is 44/100, 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 Horrabridge?

Horrabridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horrabridge?

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

Horrabridge in context

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Postcode districts in Horrabridge

PL20 37 ⇄

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