Town Pop. 724

Living in Kilkhampton: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kilkhampton scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the EX23 postcode district, Kilkhampton scores lowest.

Against the wider EX23 district average of 37/100, that is 6 points below. On safety specifically, Kilkhampton sits 8 points above the EX23 district figure of 84/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX23 postcode district.

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Kilkhampton scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
129.8 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 57 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 Penstowe Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sea View Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.232 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 8.793 µg/m³
82
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kilkhampton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital23.4 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital28.2 mi
Bodmin Hospital29.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNeetside Surgery4.1 mi
GP capacity1,907 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.9%Student3.1%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.2%Skilled & technical43.2%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
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
9
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kilkhampton 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

Poughill 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cornwall) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bude 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bradworthy 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Marhamchurch 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Torridge) 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Widemouth Bay 33 6.5 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 7.2 mi away ⇄
Woolfardisworthy 33 7.8 mi away ⇄
Hartland 42 8.1 mi away ⇄
Week St Mary 36 8.7 mi away ⇄
Buck's Cross 0 9.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilkhampton a nice place to live?

Kilkhampton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kilkhampton is 31/100, 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 Kilkhampton?

Kilkhampton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kilkhampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kilkhampton is Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kilkhampton in total.

Kilkhampton in context

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Postcode districts in Kilkhampton

EX23 37 ⇄

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