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Living in Offwell: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Offwell scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Offwell most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the EX14 postcode district. Against the wider EX14 district average of 44/100, that is 9 points below. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the EX14 district's 68/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Offwell scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
398.4 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 22 crimes
↑ 416% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1413% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Widworthy Court 7 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 5 crimes
  3. 3 Green Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Offwell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital15.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)16.4 mi
Yeovil Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWard Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,706 patients per GP
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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)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
80.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired32.2%Student2.9%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical45.2%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
3
Honiton 1.9 mi
Feniton 6.2 mi
Axminster 6.2 mi
J28 M5 11.5 mi
J28 M5 11.6 mi
J27 M5 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Offwell 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

Honiton 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Colyton 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Colyford 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Membury 27 5.7 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Feniton 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Dunkeswell 44 6.1 mi away ⇄
Seaton (East Devon) 50 6.3 mi away ⇄
Ottery St Mary 47 6.4 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Offwell a nice place to live?

Offwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Offwell is 35/100, 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 Offwell?

Offwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Offwell?

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

Offwell in context

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Postcode districts in Offwell

EX14 44 ⇄

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