Town Pop. 571

Living in Kilmington: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kilmington is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the EX13 postcode district, Kilmington ranks 3rd. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX13 postcode district.

39
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Kilmington scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Kilmington.
Or compare:
EX13 5AA EX13 7AA EX13 8AA EX13 9AG EX13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
150.6 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 46 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Hampton Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Marlborough Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.382 · PM2.5 5.079 · PM10 8.958 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Shute Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Kilmington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital16.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)20.5 mi
Yeovil Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryAxminster Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,426 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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired41.3%Student2.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership77.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
4
Axminster 1.5 mi
Honiton 6.6 mi
Feniton 10.8 mi
J26 M5 15 mi
J26 M5 15.1 mi
J28 M5 16.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

Places like Kilmington Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Kilmington, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kilmington 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

Axminster 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Colyton 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Membury 27 3.1 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Colyford 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tytherleigh 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Axmouth 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Uplyme 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chardstock 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Offwell 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Seaton (East Devon) 50 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilmington a nice place to live?

Kilmington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kilmington is 39/100, 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 Kilmington?

Kilmington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kilmington?

Among the top-rated schools in Kilmington is Shute Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kilmington in total.

Kilmington in context

See the best places to live in Devon, ranked

Postcode districts in Kilmington

EX13 38 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode