Town Pop. 460

Living in Sandford (Mid Devon): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sandford (Mid Devon) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 22/100 against a town median of 47/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the EX17 postcode district, Sandford (Mid Devon) ranks 3rd.

Its broadband score runs 63 points above the EX17 district's 10/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX17 postcode district.

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Sandford (Mid Devon) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
121.7 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 27 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Leighcott Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Langham Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Sandford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)9.1 mi
Torbay Hospital22.9 mi
North Devon District Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRedlands1.9 mi
GP capacity2,123 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Crediton 1.9 mi
Yeoford 3.6 mi
Newton St Cyres 3.9 mi
J29 M5 10.3 mi
J29 M5 10.6 mi
J30 M5 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Sandford (Mid Devon) 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

Crediton 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Fitzpaine 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Copplestone 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newton St Cyres 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Morchard Bishop 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tedburn St Mary 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Pathfinder Village 34 5.7 mi away ⇄
Thorverton 30 5.9 mi away ⇄
Brampford Speke 41 6.5 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 6.6 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 6.7 mi away ⇄
Zeal Monachorum 32 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandford (Mid Devon) a nice place to live?

Sandford (Mid Devon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sandford (Mid Devon) is 39/100, 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 Sandford (Mid Devon)?

Sandford (Mid Devon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandford (Mid Devon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandford (Mid Devon) is Sandford School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sandford (Mid Devon) in total.

Sandford (Mid Devon) in context

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Postcode districts in Sandford (Mid Devon)

EX17 36 ⇄

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