Town Pop. 1,679

Living in Newton Poppleford: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton Poppleford scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the EX10 postcode district. Its environment score runs 17 points above the EX10 district's 62/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX10 postcode district.

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Newton Poppleford scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
59 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 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Old Coal Yard 19 crimes
  2. 2 Turner Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Newton Poppleford 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 departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)8.3 mi
Torbay Hospital18.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBeacon Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,178 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired36.1%Student3.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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
16
Whimple 5.3 mi
Feniton 6.1 mi
Cranbrook 6.3 mi
J30 M5 7.2 mi
J29 M5 7.3 mi
J30 M5 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£273k £344k £416k £487k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tipton St John 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
West Hill (East Devon) 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Otterton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sidmouth 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Budleigh 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ottery St Mary 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Budleigh Salterton 51 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton Poppleford a nice place to live?

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

Newton Poppleford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton Poppleford?

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

What are house prices like in Newton Poppleford?

The current median house price in Newton Poppleford is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 27%.

Newton Poppleford in context

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Postcode districts in Newton Poppleford

EX10 40 ⇄

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