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Living in Musbury: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Musbury scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the EX13 postcode district, Musbury ranks 5th. Its environment score runs 8 points above the EX13 district's 72/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX13 postcode district.

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Musbury scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
164.8 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 29 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hampton Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Marlborough Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Musbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital18.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)20.7 mi
Yeovil Hospital21.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryAxminster Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,406 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired41.3%Student1.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership75.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
6
Axminster 2.5 mi
Honiton 7.7 mi
Feniton 11.5 mi
J26 M5 17 mi
J26 M5 17.2 mi
J28 M5 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Musbury 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

Colyton 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Colyford 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Axmouth 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Seaton (East Devon) 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Uplyme 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lyme Regis 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Beer 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Membury 27 5.2 mi away ⇄
Charmouth 37 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Musbury a nice place to live?

Musbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Musbury is 35/100, 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 Musbury?

Musbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Musbury?

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

Musbury in context

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Postcode districts in Musbury

EX13 38 ⇄

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