Town Pop. 897

Living in Princetown: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Princetown is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Princetown most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the PL20 postcode district. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PL20 postcode district.

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Princetown scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
111.5 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
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 40 crimes
  2. 2 Ivybridge Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bellever Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.348 · PM2.5 4.698 · PM10 7.907 µg/m³
83
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area
1Good
  • Princetown Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital10.2 mi
Torbay Hospital19.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryYelverton Surgery5.5 mi
GP capacity1,032 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across West Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate44.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.4%Unemployed3.2%Retired22.6%Student2.7%Other inactive27.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
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
3
Bere Alston 10 mi
Calstock 10 mi
Gunnislake 10.1 mi
J31 M5 22.6 mi
J31 M5 23.2 mi
J30 M5 25.7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Princetown 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

Dousland 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Horrabridge 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Yelverton 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Crapstone 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Mary Tavy 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Tavistock 48 6.6 mi away ⇄
Buckland Monachorum 38 7.0 mi away ⇄
Bickleigh 0 8.2 mi away ⇄
Lamerton 38 8.8 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 9.7 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 9.9 mi away ⇄
Buckfast 38 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Princetown a nice place to live?

Princetown has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Princetown 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 Princetown?

Princetown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Princetown?

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

Princetown in context

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Postcode districts in Princetown

PL20 37 ⇄

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