Town Pop. 518

Living in Lapford: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lapford is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Lapford most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 22/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Lapford places 4th of 8 in the EX17 postcode district. Lapford is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Lapford sits 89 points above the EX17 district figure of 10/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX17 postcode district.

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Lapford scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
166 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 47 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ambrosia Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Chawleigh Hill 11 crimes
  3. 3 Highfield 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
82
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)16.2 mi
North Devon District Hospital18.9 mi
Torbay Hospital28.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr AMJ Bower and Partners4.1 mi
GP capacity1,295 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2%Retired30.8%Student3.6%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.3%Skilled & technical43.2%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
6
Lapford 0.4 mi
Morchard Road 2.3 mi
Eggesford 3.6 mi
J29 M5 17.4 mi
J31 M5 17.6 mi
J29 M5 17.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Lapford 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

Morchard Bishop 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chawleigh 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Copplestone 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Chulmleigh 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Witheridge 31 5.9 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 5.9 mi away ⇄
Winkleigh 29 6.6 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Mid Devon) 39 7.1 mi away ⇄
Crediton 43 8.1 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Fitzpaine 33 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lapford a nice place to live?

Lapford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lapford is 37/100, 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 Lapford?

Lapford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lapford in context

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Postcode districts in Lapford

EX17 36 ⇄

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