Town Pop. 2,280

Living in South Brent: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Brent comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Against the wider TQ10 district average of 38/100, that is 9 points above. Its healthcare score runs 25 points above the TQ10 district's 21/100. Environment (82) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
66.7 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 70 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Kerries Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.565 · PM2.5 4.931 · PM10 8.861 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area
1Good
  • South Brent Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital12 mi
Torbay Hospital12.4 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)24.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,240 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50%Unemployed2.2%Retired34%Student3.6%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership67.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax South Hams · 2026-27
A £1,743
B £2,034
C £2,324
D £2,615
E £3,196
F £3,777
G £4,358
H £5,230
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
10
Ivybridge 3.9 mi
Totnes 6.4 mi
Paignton 11.8 mi
J31 M5 22.1 mi
J31 M5 22.7 mi
J30 M5 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £335,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£230k £264k £299k £334k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bittaford 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Buckfastleigh 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ivybridge 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Buckfast 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Dartington 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Lee Mill 31 6.1 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 6.4 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 7.2 mi away ⇄
Ashburton 46 7.4 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Brent a nice place to live?

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

South Brent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Brent?

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

What are house prices like in South Brent?

The current median house price in South Brent is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

South Brent in context

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Postcode districts in South Brent

TQ10 38 ⇄

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