Town Pop. 651

Living in Sampford Peverell: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sampford Peverell is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Sampford Peverell places 3rd of 6 in the EX16 postcode district.

Sampford Peverell is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On safety specifically, Sampford Peverell sits 21 points above the EX16 district figure of 73/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX16 postcode district.

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Sampford Peverell scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
84.5 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 18 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Court Way 3 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.544 · PM2.5 5.39 · PM10 9.986 µg/m³
78
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 Hospital12.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)14.8 mi
Torbay Hospital31 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Surgery Partnership3.9 mi
GP capacity244 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.5%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
24
Tiverton Parkway 0.9 mi
Feniton 10.2 mi
Whimple 10.6 mi
J27 M5 1 mi
J27 M5 1.3 mi
J28 M5 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £357,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£333k £355k £377k £399k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Halberton 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoneyford 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tiverton 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kentisbeare 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hemyock 45 6.6 mi away ⇄
Bampton (Mid Devon) 34 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sampford Peverell a nice place to live?

Sampford Peverell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sampford Peverell is 37/100, 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 Sampford Peverell?

Sampford Peverell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sampford Peverell?

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

What are house prices like in Sampford Peverell?

The current median house price in Sampford Peverell is £357,500, around 25% above the England and Wales average.

Sampford Peverell in context

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Postcode districts in Sampford Peverell

EX16 41 ⇄

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