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Living in Lympstone: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lympstone scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Lympstone most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Lympstone places 2nd of 3 in the EX8 postcode district. Against the wider EX8 district average of 62/100, that is 9 points below. Its broadband score runs 10 points above the EX8 district's 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX8 postcode district.

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Lympstone scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 50 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Exmouth Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 The Strand 8 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Lympstone Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)5.5 mi
Torbay Hospital12.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital28 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWestbank Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,653 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership72.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
39
Lympstone Village 0.3 mi
Lympstone Commando 1.2 mi
Exton 1.6 mi
J31 M5 4.5 mi
J30 M5 4.5 mi
J31 M5 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £595,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£411k £500k £592k £681k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Exton (East Devon) 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Exmouth 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cockwood 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Topsham 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dawlish Warren 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Exminster 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Budleigh Salterton 51 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lympstone a nice place to live?

Lympstone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lympstone is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lympstone?

Lympstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lympstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Lympstone is Lympstone Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lympstone in total.

What are house prices like in Lympstone?

The current median house price in Lympstone is £595,000, around 109% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%.

Lympstone in context

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Postcode districts in Lympstone

EX8 62 ⇄

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