Town Pop. 167

Living in Petrockstowe: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Petrockstowe comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. Petrockstowe places 4th of 6 in the EX20 postcode district.

That sits 19 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. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (3), schools (4), lifestyle (4) and bills (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX20 postcode district.

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Petrockstowe scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
353.3 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 30 crimes
↑ 439% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 869% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 800% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Common Moor Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.025 · PM2.5 4.717 · PM10 9.305 µg/m³
82
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital15.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)28.3 mi
Derriford Hospital30.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBlake House Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired34.9%Student2.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical44.5%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Torridge · 2026-27
A £1,734
B £2,023
C £2,312
D £2,601
E £3,179
F £3,757
G £4,335
H £5,202
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
Portsmouth Arms 9.6 mi
Kings Nympton 10.4 mi
Okehampton 10.6 mi
J31 M5 29 mi
J31 M5 29.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Petrockstowe 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

Hatherleigh 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dolton 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shebbear 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Torrington 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Northlew 23 6.5 mi away ⇄
Winkleigh 29 7.0 mi away ⇄
Halwill Junction 31 7.3 mi away ⇄
High Bickington 33 8.8 mi away ⇄
Littleham 0 9.8 mi away ⇄
Okehampton 43 10 mi away ⇄
North Tawton 34 11 mi away ⇄
Holsworthy 43 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Petrockstowe a nice place to live?

Petrockstowe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Petrockstowe is 31/100, 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 Petrockstowe?

Petrockstowe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Petrockstowe in context

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Postcode districts in Petrockstowe

EX20 35 ⇄

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