Town Pop. 1,516

Living in Modbury: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Modbury is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Modbury most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Modbury places 2nd of 5 in the PL21 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Modbury sits 38 points above the PL21 district figure of 8/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PL21 postcode district.

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Modbury scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
36.3 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 25 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broad Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Poundwell Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Champernowne 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Modbury 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
46
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital10.7 mi
Torbay Hospital17 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,106 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69.4%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
10
Ivybridge 3 mi
Totnes 10.6 mi
Plymouth 11.4 mi
J31 M5 27.7 mi
J31 M5 28.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £402,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£308k £356k £405k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ermington 32 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ivybridge 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bittaford 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lee Mill 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Yealmpton 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Thurlestone 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
South Brent 47 5.7 mi away ⇄
South Milton 35 6.3 mi away ⇄
Brixton 36 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Modbury a nice place to live?

Modbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Modbury is 44/100, 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 Modbury?

Modbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Modbury?

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

What are house prices like in Modbury?

The current median house price in Modbury is £402,500, around 41% above the England and Wales average.

Modbury in context

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Postcode districts in Modbury

PL21 40 ⇄

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