Town Pop. 1,778

Living in Shaldon: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shaldon comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the TQ14 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (15), transport (19), schools (20) and bills (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ14 postcode district.

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Shaldon scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
47.8 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 39 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shaldon Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Fore Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Newton Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Shaldon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital3.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)12.1 mi
Derriford Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryChannel View Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,530 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate45.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired42.5%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
19
Teignmouth 1 mi
Dawlish 3.6 mi
Newton Abbot 3.9 mi
J31 M5 9.6 mi
J31 M5 10 mi
J30 M5 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £415,000 25
Detached £487,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£361k £484k £611k £734k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Teignmouth 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Teignbridge) 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dawlish 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Torquay 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dawlish Warren 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shaldon a nice place to live?

Shaldon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shaldon is 41/100, 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 Shaldon?

Shaldon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Shaldon?

The current median house price in Shaldon is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £487,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shaldon

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