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Living in Newton Ferrers: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newton Ferrers is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Newton Ferrers most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Newton Ferrers places 4th of 5 in the PL8 postcode district. Safety (96) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (15), transport (18), schools (26) and bills (28) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PL8 postcode district.

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Newton Ferrers scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
41.6 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 17 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dillons 6 crimes
  2. 2 Church Park 3 crimes
  3. 3 Kennel Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.863 · PM2.5 4.921 · PM10 9.043 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Newton Ferrers Church of England 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
7
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital7.4 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital20.2 mi
Torbay Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryWembury Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,048 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate42.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired45%Student2.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary12.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.8%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
18
Plymouth 6.2 mi
Devonport 7.1 mi
Dockyard 7.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newton Ferrers 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

Noss Mayo 49 0.4 mi away ⇄
Wembury 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brixton 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Yealmpton 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heybrook Bay 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sherford 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lee Mill 31 6.1 mi away ⇄
Plymouth 65 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 7.0 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 7.2 mi away ⇄
Cawsand and Kingsand 38 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton Ferrers a nice place to live?

Newton Ferrers has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton Ferrers is 43/100, 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 Newton Ferrers?

Newton Ferrers is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton Ferrers?

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

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Postcode districts in Newton Ferrers

PL8 41 ⇄

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