Town Pop. 1,187

Living in Silverton: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Silverton is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 46/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 27/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the EX5 postcode district. Silverton is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 4/100 for schools, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On healthcare specifically, Silverton sits 25 points above the EX5 district figure of 21/100. For the surrounding area, see EX5 postcode district.

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Silverton scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
41.3 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 27 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Livingshayes Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Coach Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.498 · PM2.5 5.23 · PM10 9.608 µg/m³
79
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Silverton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
46
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)6.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital20.4 mi
Torbay Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,257 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2%Retired30.9%Student4.1%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
14
Cranbrook 5.4 mi
Newton St Cyres 5.4 mi
Pinhoe 5.5 mi
J28 M5 5.1 mi
J28 M5 5.4 mi
J29 M5 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £260,000 18
Terraced £224,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£240k £281k £323k £364k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thorverton 30 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Canon 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brampford Speke 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Broadclyst 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stoneyford 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Fitzpaine 33 5.7 mi away ⇄
Newton St Cyres 33 5.8 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 5.8 mi away ⇄
Tiverton 48 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silverton a nice place to live?

Silverton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Silverton is 47/100, 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 Silverton?

Silverton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Silverton?

The current median house price in Silverton is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £224,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Silverton in context

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Postcode districts in Silverton

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