Town Pop. 1,893

Living in Marldon: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marldon is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Marldon most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 28/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Marldon places 2nd of 3 in the TQ3 postcode district. Its transport score runs 30 points below the TQ3 district's 81/100. Safety (91) and broadband (81) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ3 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
51.2 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 38 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Farmyard Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 56
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Kings Ash AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Marldon Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital2.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)18 mi
Derriford Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Farm Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,699 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.6%Student4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
51
Paignton 2.1 mi
Torquay 2.4 mi
Torre 2.5 mi
J31 M5 15.7 mi
J31 M5 16.1 mi
J30 M5 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £370,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£304k £379k £455k £530k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Paignton 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Collaton St Mary 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Torquay 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gabriel 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marldon a nice place to live?

Marldon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Marldon is 55/100, 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 Marldon?

Marldon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marldon?

Among the top-rated schools in Marldon are Kings Ash Academy and Marldon Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Marldon in total.

What are house prices like in Marldon?

The current median house price in Marldon is £370,000, around 30% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Marldon

TQ3 59 ⇄

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