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Living in Kennford: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kennford scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the EX6 postcode district, Kennford ranks 8th.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (15), schools (16), transport (18), lifestyle (19) and bills (23) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX6 postcode district.

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Kennford scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
356.9 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 45 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 540% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 359% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trood Lane 32 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 26 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 22 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Kenn Church of England 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
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)3.5 mi
Torbay Hospital12.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital29.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryIde Lane Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,274 patients per GP
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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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
36.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
36.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.1%Student3.4%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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
Marsh Barton 2.9 mi
Topsham 3.6 mi
Exeter St Thomas 3.7 mi
J31 M5 1.2 mi
J31 M5 1.8 mi
J30 M5 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kennford 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

Exminster 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ide 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Exton (East Devon) 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cockwood 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kennford a nice place to live?

Kennford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kennford is 34/100, 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 Kennford?

Kennford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kennford?

Among the top-rated schools in Kennford is Kenn Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kennford in total.

Kennford in context

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Postcode districts in Kennford

EX6 37 ⇄

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