Town Pop. 12,425

Living in Ivybridge: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ivybridge is 45/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the PL21 postcode district.

Against the wider PL21 district average of 40/100, that is 5 points above. Its schools score runs 9 points above the PL21 district's 28/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: PL21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
65.2 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 353 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 133 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 52 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 52 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 148 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 84 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 38 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 37 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools
37
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Manor Primary School, IvybridgePrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Ivybridge Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stowford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Erme Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodlands Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
3
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital7.7 mi
Torbay Hospital16.3 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryModbury Health Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity1,114 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 275 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.4%Student3.7%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
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
22
Ivybridge 0.8 mi
Plymouth 9.8 mi
Totnes 10.8 mi
J31 M5 26.6 mi
J31 M5 27.2 mi
J30 M5 29.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,500 110
Detached £417,500 32
Semi-detached £270,000 39
Terraced £248,000 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£211k £289k £369k £447k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lee Mill 31 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bittaford 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yealmpton 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
South Brent 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Brixton 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Sherford 49 5.8 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 6.5 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 7.1 mi away ⇄
Newton Ferrers 43 7.3 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ivybridge a nice place to live?

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

Ivybridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 810 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ivybridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Ivybridge are Manor Primary School, Ivybridge, Ivybridge Community College and Stowford School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Ivybridge in total.

What are house prices like in Ivybridge?

The current median house price in Ivybridge is £280,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £417,500, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £248,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 110 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ivybridge in context

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Postcode districts in Ivybridge

PL21 40 ⇄

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