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Living in Kenton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kenton is 40/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100. Kenton places 3rd of 9 in the EX6 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 16 points above the EX6 district's 65/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see EX6 postcode district.

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Kenton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
91.4 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 20 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  3. 3 Courtenay Terrace 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.313 · PM2.5 5.151 · PM10 9.24 µg/m³
80
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Kenton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)5.2 mi
Torbay Hospital11.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWestbank Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,294 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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.8%Student2.5%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership76.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
11
Starcross 1.3 mi
Lympstone Village 1.9 mi
Lympstone Commando 2.1 mi
J31 M5 3.5 mi
J31 M5 3.5 mi
J30 M5 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kenton 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

Starcross 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cockwood 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Exton (East Devon) 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Exminster 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dawlish Warren 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kennford 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Exmouth 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dawlish 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenton a nice place to live?

Kenton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kenton is 40/100, 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 Kenton?

Kenton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kenton?

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

Kenton in context

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Postcode districts in Kenton

EX6 37 ⇄

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