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Living in Lustleigh: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lustleigh scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Lustleigh places 7th of 8 in the TQ13 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the TQ13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TQ13 postcode district.

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Lustleigh scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
160.7 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 16 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Higher Aller Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.322 · PM2.5 4.832 · PM10 8.027 µg/m³
82
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)11.2 mi
Torbay Hospital11.5 mi
Derriford Hospital21.9 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,359 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed1.6%Retired40.5%Student2.7%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.1%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership87.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
Newton Abbot 8.1 mi
Exeter St Thomas 10.5 mi
Marsh Barton 10.5 mi
J31 M5 9.6 mi
J31 M5 10.2 mi
J30 M5 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lustleigh 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

Bovey Tracey 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Moretonhampstead 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Chagford 44 6.5 mi away ⇄
Ashburton 46 7.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lustleigh a nice place to live?

Lustleigh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lustleigh is 36/100, 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 Lustleigh?

Lustleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lustleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Lustleigh

TQ13 41 ⇄

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