Town Pop. 1,061

Living in Lynton and Lynmouth: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lynton and Lynmouth comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Against the wider EX35 district average of 35/100, that is 10 points above. Its broadband score runs 78 points above the EX35 district's 9/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and environment (84). For the surrounding area, see EX35 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
54.7 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 18 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Church Hill 6 crimes
  3. 3 Lynmouth Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³
84
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Lynton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital12.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital34 mi
Weston General Hospital37.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCombe Coastal Practice12.8 mi
GP capacity2,224 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.6%Student1.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.7%Skilled & technical46.8%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership68.5%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Barnstaple 14.6 mi
Chapelton 16.8 mi
Umberleigh 17.3 mi
J37 M4 20.8 mi
J37 M4 20.9 mi
J38 M4 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 21
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 32
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £267,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Flat
£255k £287k £319k £351k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bratton Fleming 35 8.6 mi away ⇄
Combe Martin 36 9.0 mi away ⇄
Porlock 37 11 mi away ⇄
Exford 35 11 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 11 mi away ⇄
Chambercombe 39 12 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 12 mi away ⇄
North Molton 33 12 mi away ⇄
Ilfracombe 32 13 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 13 mi away ⇄
Swimbridge 45 13 mi away ⇄
Landkey 42 14 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lynton and Lynmouth a nice place to live?

Lynton and Lynmouth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lynton and Lynmouth is 45/100, 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 Lynton and Lynmouth?

Lynton and Lynmouth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lynton and Lynmouth?

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

What are house prices like in Lynton and Lynmouth?

The current median house price in Lynton and Lynmouth is £267,000, around 6% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Lynton and Lynmouth in context

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Postcode districts in Lynton and Lynmouth

EX35 35 ⇄

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