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Living in Loddiswell: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Loddiswell comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 81/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TQ7 postcode district. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ7 postcode district.

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Loddiswell scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
95.8 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 44 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Arundell Place 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fallapit Turn 7 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.335 · PM2.5 4.874 · PM10 9.097 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Loddiswell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital15.1 mi
Derriford Hospital15.1 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)29.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryNorton Brook Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,406 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.2%Student3.5%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical42.4%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
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
Ivybridge 6.8 mi
Totnes 9.2 mi
Paignton 12.9 mi
J31 M5 27.4 mi
J31 M5 28 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £317,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£329k £362k £397k £430k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Aveton Gifford 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsbridge 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Milton 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Charleton 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thurlestone 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Malborough 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Chillington 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Blackawton 32 5.9 mi away ⇄
Inner Hope 39 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Loddiswell a nice place to live?

Loddiswell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Loddiswell is 35/100, 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 Loddiswell?

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

What are the best schools in Loddiswell?

Among the top-rated schools in Loddiswell is Loddiswell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Loddiswell in total.

What are house prices like in Loddiswell?

The current median house price in Loddiswell is £317,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average.

Loddiswell in context

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Postcode districts in Loddiswell

TQ7 38 ⇄

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