Town Pop. 1,469

Living in North Tawton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Tawton comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the EX20 postcode district.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Healthcare (3), transport (8), lifestyle (11), schools (23) and bills (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX20 postcode district.

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North Tawton scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
70.1 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 55 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Square 21 crimes
  2. 2 Butts Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area
1Good
  • North Tawton Community Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)17.7 mi
North Devon District Hospital20.9 mi
Torbay Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr AMJ Bower and Partners3.9 mi
GP capacity1,395 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.8%Student3.6%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax West Devon · 2026-27
A £1,803
B £2,104
C £2,404
D £2,705
E £3,306
F £3,907
G £4,508
H £5,410
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
8
Lapford 5.5 mi
Morchard Road 5.8 mi
Eggesford 6.2 mi
J31 M5 18.5 mi
J31 M5 18.8 mi
J29 M5 19.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£201k £225k £250k £275k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bow 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Winkleigh 29 4.9 mi away ⇄
South Zeal 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Okehampton 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Lapford 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Copplestone 33 6.7 mi away ⇄
Chawleigh 38 7.3 mi away ⇄
Morchard Bishop 32 7.5 mi away ⇄
Hatherleigh 31 7.7 mi away ⇄
Chulmleigh 37 8.0 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 8.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Tawton a nice place to live?

North Tawton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Tawton is 34/100, 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 North Tawton?

North Tawton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Tawton?

Among the top-rated schools in North Tawton is North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Tawton in total.

What are house prices like in North Tawton?

The current median house price in North Tawton is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

North Tawton in context

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Postcode districts in North Tawton

EX20 35 ⇄

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