Town Pop. 25,785

Living in Newton Abbot: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton Abbot comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 46/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the TQ12 postcode district, Newton Abbot ranks 5th. On healthcare specifically, Newton Abbot sits 10 points above the TQ12 district figure of 50/100. Broadband (86) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ12 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Newton Abbot scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
99.6 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 1,126 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 369 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 246 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 201 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 156 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 471 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 120 crimes
  2. 2 East Street 117 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 116 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 17

Services

Schools
51
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 19 within 4km
9Good2Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Abbotskerswell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • All Saints Marsh CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery UnitPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Canada Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Coombeshead AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Decoy Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Glendinning AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Highweek Community Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South Devon UTCSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Haytor View Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital2.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)13.1 mi
Derriford Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
4 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,520 patients per GP
8dentists5pharmacies

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 669 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.7%Student3%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership66.5%
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
33
Newton Abbot 0.4 mi
Torre 4.7 mi
Teignmouth 5.2 mi
J31 M5 11 mi
J31 M5 11.5 mi
J30 M5 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 61
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £248,000 243
Detached £375,000 63
Semi-detached £266,500 66
Terraced £208,750 72
Flat / Maisonette £147,500 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£121k £227k £335k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Abbotskerswell 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton Abbot a nice place to live?

Newton Abbot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newton Abbot is 52/100, 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 Newton Abbot?

Newton Abbot has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 2,569 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton Abbot?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton Abbot are Abbotskerswell Primary School, All Saints Marsh CofE Academy and Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Newton Abbot in total.

What are house prices like in Newton Abbot?

The current median house price in Newton Abbot is £248,000, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £266,500, terraced £208,750, flat £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 243 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newton Abbot in context

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Postcode districts in Newton Abbot

TQ12 49 ⇄
TQ13 41 ⇄

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