Town Pop. 282

Living in Ide: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ide is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the EX2 postcode district, Ide scores lowest. The EX2 district averages 61/100, putting Ide 16 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Ide sits 22 points above the EX2 district figure of 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX2 postcode district.

45
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Ide scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Ide.
Or compare:
EX2 0AA EX2 4AA EX2 5AA EX2 6AA EX2 7AA EX2 8AA EX2 9AA EX2

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
198.6 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 31 crimes
↑ 230% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Old Ide Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Barton Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.242 · PM2.5 5.389 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Ide Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Exe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Barley Lane SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)2.2 mi
Torbay Hospital15.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital28.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgerySt Thomas Medical Group1 mi
GP capacity1,548 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1%Retired28.9%Student3.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
18
Exeter St Thomas 1.3 mi
Marsh Barton 1.6 mi
Exeter St Davids 1.9 mi
J31 M5 2.3 mi
J31 M5 2.5 mi
J30 M5 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

Places like Ide Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Ide, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ide 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

Exeter 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kennford 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Exminster 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Newton St Cyres 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Brampford Speke 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Canon 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ide a nice place to live?

Ide has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ide is 45/100, 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 Ide?

Ide is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ide?

Among the top-rated schools in Ide are Ide Primary School and West Exe School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Ide in total.

Ide in context

See the best places to live in Devon, ranked

Postcode districts in Ide

EX2 61 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode