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Living in Noss Mayo: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Noss Mayo scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 94/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the PL8 postcode district, Noss Mayo ranks 2nd. It scores 8 points above the PL8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On broadband specifically, Noss Mayo sits 75 points above the PL8 district figure of 19/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
159.7 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 17 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 260% above 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 2.739 · PM2.5 4.899 · PM10 9.171 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 2 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 Hospital8 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital20.8 mi
Torbay Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryWembury Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,048 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 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 6.6 mi
Devonport 7.5 mi
Dockyard 7.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Noss Mayo 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

Newton Ferrers 43 0.4 mi away ⇄
Wembury 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Brixton 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Yealmpton 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Heybrook Bay 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sherford 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lee Mill 31 6.3 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 6.5 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 6.8 mi away ⇄
Plymouth 65 6.8 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 7.2 mi away ⇄
Cawsand and Kingsand 38 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Noss Mayo a nice place to live?

Noss Mayo has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Noss Mayo is 49/100, 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 Noss Mayo?

Noss Mayo 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 Noss Mayo?

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

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Postcode districts in Noss Mayo

PL8 41 ⇄

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