Town Pop. 973

Living in Moretonhampstead: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Moretonhampstead is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 53/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Moretonhampstead places 3rd of 8 in the TQ13 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 27 points above the TQ13 district's 26/100. Safety (83) and environment (83) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ13 postcode district.

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Moretonhampstead scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
94.6 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 58 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lime Street 22 crimes
  2. 2 Bowring Park 11 crimes
  3. 3 Fordlands Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.318 · PM2.5 4.813 · PM10 7.966 µg/m³
82
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area
1Good
  • Moretonhampstead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)11.7 mi
Torbay Hospital15 mi
Derriford Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,254 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
7
Yeoford 8.2 mi
Crediton 9.9 mi
Copplestone 10.6 mi
J31 M5 10.7 mi
J31 M5 11.3 mi
J30 M5 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Moretonhampstead 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

Chagford 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Bovey Tracey 43 6.3 mi away ⇄
Tedburn St Mary 35 6.3 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 7.1 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 7.8 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 7.9 mi away ⇄
South Zeal 34 7.9 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moretonhampstead a nice place to live?

Moretonhampstead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Moretonhampstead 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 Moretonhampstead?

Moretonhampstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moretonhampstead?

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

Moretonhampstead in context

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Postcode districts in Moretonhampstead

TQ13 41 ⇄

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