Town Pop. 1,363

Living in Landkey: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Landkey is 42/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the EX32 postcode district, Landkey ranks 4th.

On safety specifically, Landkey sits 48 points above the EX32 district figure of 46/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see EX32 postcode district.

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Landkey scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX32 0AA EX32 2BQ EX32 7AA EX32 8AA EX32 9AA EX32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
95.4 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 68 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harford Way 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Landkey Community Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital2.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)31.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital38.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryLitchdon Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,234 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.4%Student3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Barnstaple 2.7 mi
Chapelton 3.3 mi
Umberleigh 4.7 mi
J27 M5 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£286k £324k £363k £401k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Westacott 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bratton Fleming 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hill 0 6.5 mi away ⇄
Chivenor and Wrafton 39 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Landkey a nice place to live?

Landkey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Landkey is 42/100, 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 Landkey?

Landkey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Landkey?

Among the top-rated schools in Landkey is Landkey Community Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Landkey in total.

What are house prices like in Landkey?

The current median house price in Landkey is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Landkey in context

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Postcode districts in Landkey

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