Town Pop. 1,985

Living in Ipplepen: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ipplepen comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TQ12 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the TQ12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. For the surrounding area, see TQ12 postcode district.

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Ipplepen scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
31.2 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 29 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Foredown Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Croft Orchard 6 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Ipplepen Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital3.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)16.4 mi
Derriford Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryKingskerswell and Ipplepen Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,303 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.9%Student3%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
14
Newton Abbot 3.4 mi
Torre 4.2 mi
Totnes 4.2 mi
J31 M5 14.1 mi
J31 M5 14.6 mi
J30 M5 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£346k £415k £485k £554k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Denbury 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Collaton St Mary 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dartington 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Paignton 61 4.5 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipplepen a nice place to live?

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

Ipplepen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ipplepen?

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

What are house prices like in Ipplepen?

The current median house price in Ipplepen is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 33%.

Ipplepen in context

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Postcode districts in Ipplepen

TQ12 49 ⇄

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