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Living in Kentisbeare: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kentisbeare scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the EX15 postcode district. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (24) and bills (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX15 postcode district.

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Kentisbeare scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
444.4 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 83 crimes
↑ 629% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Larks Rise 19 crimes
  2. 2 Lapwing Close 19 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 13 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.688 · PM2.5 5.277 · PM10 9.265 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kentisbeare Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)12.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital13.2 mi
Torbay Hospital28.1 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBramblehaies Partnership2.8 mi
GP capacity1,866 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate67.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired20.1%Student3.5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)21.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.3%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
34
Tiverton Parkway 3.8 mi
Feniton 5.8 mi
Whimple 6.9 mi
J28 M5 2.5 mi
J28 M5 2.6 mi
J27 M5 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kentisbeare 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

Stoneyford 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Dunkeswell 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Halberton 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hemyock 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Feniton 42 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kentisbeare a nice place to live?

Kentisbeare has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kentisbeare is 49/100, 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 Kentisbeare?

Kentisbeare is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kentisbeare?

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

Kentisbeare in context

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Postcode districts in Kentisbeare

EX15 48 ⇄

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