Town Pop. 321

Living in Newton St Cyres: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton St Cyres comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Newton St Cyres places 13th of 14 in the EX5 postcode district.

Against the wider EX5 district average of 45/100, that is 12 points below. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX5 postcode district.

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Newton St Cyres scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
193.1 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 36 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 453% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  2. 2 Oldaway Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Silverway 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.12 · PM2.5 5.165 · PM10 9.878 µg/m³
80
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Newton St Cyres Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)5 mi
Torbay Hospital19.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital26.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRedlands2.5 mi
GP capacity2,123 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership69.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
15
Newton St Cyres 0.6 mi
Crediton 2.6 mi
Exeter St Davids 3.5 mi
J29 M5 6.2 mi
J29 M5 6.4 mi
J30 M5 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newton St Cyres 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

Brampford Speke 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crediton 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Canon 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thorverton 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Mid Devon) 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tedburn St Mary 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ide 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Fitzpaine 33 5.2 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 5.7 mi away ⇄
Silverton 47 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton St Cyres a nice place to live?

Newton St Cyres has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton St Cyres is 33/100, 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 St Cyres?

Newton St Cyres is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton St Cyres?

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

Newton St Cyres in context

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Postcode districts in Newton St Cyres

EX5 45 ⇄

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