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Living in Lamerton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lamerton is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 77/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 26/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Lamerton places 2nd of 3 in the PL19 postcode district. Against the wider PL19 district average of 46/100, that is 8 points below. On broadband specifically, Lamerton sits 52 points above the PL19 district figure of 25/100. For the surrounding area, see PL19 postcode district.

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Lamerton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
120.3 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 34 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fortesque Court 10 crimes
  2. 2 Chestnut Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Dukes Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.292 · PM2.5 4.789 · PM10 8.608 µg/m³
82
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Lamerton CofE Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital10.7 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital13.4 mi
Bodmin Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbey Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,005 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.5%Student3.1%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Gunnislake 3.9 mi
Calstock 5.1 mi
Bere Alston 5.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lamerton 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

Tavistock 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chilsworthy (Cornwall) 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mary Tavy 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Harrowbarrow 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Downgate 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Buckland Monachorum 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Horrabridge 44 6.0 mi away ⇄
Venterdon 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamerton a nice place to live?

Lamerton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lamerton is 38/100, 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 Lamerton?

Lamerton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lamerton in context

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Postcode districts in Lamerton

PL19 46 ⇄

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