Town Pop. 434

Living in Morchard Bishop: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Morchard Bishop is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Morchard Bishop places 7th of 8 in the EX17 postcode district.

Morchard Bishop is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX17 postcode district.

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Morchard Bishop scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
101.4 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 23 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Campbellhays Hill 8 crimes
  2. 2 Eastwick Barton 5 crimes
  3. 3 Glebelands 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.392 · PM2.5 4.781 · PM10 8.501 µg/m³
82
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)13.8 mi
North Devon District Hospital20.7 mi
Torbay Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr AMJ Bower and Partners4.4 mi
GP capacity1,649 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired28.9%Student3.7%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical42.6%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership81.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
3
Morchard Road 2 mi
Lapford 2.7 mi
Copplestone 2.8 mi
J29 M5 15.1 mi
J29 M5 15.4 mi
J30 M5 15.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Morchard Bishop 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

Lapford 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Copplestone 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Witheridge 31 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chawleigh 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Mid Devon) 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Crediton 43 6.0 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Fitzpaine 33 6.3 mi away ⇄
Chulmleigh 37 6.7 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 7.5 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Morchard Bishop a nice place to live?

Morchard Bishop has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Morchard Bishop is 32/100, 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 Morchard Bishop?

Morchard Bishop is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morchard Bishop?

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

Morchard Bishop in context

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Postcode districts in Morchard Bishop

EX17 36 ⇄

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