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Living in South Milton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Milton scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where South Milton most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TQ7 postcode district. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TQ7 postcode district.

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South Milton scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
590.5 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 28 crimes
↑ 701% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 1435% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 881% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 778% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kerse Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Reeves Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Island View 7 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.178 · PM2.5 4.798 · PM10 8.713 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital16.1 mi
Torbay Hospital18.7 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryNorton Brook Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,406 patients per GP
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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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
68.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate46.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired39.5%Student3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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
5
Ivybridge 9.3 mi
Totnes 13 mi
Plymouth 16 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Milton 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

Thurlestone 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Malborough 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Inner Hope 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsbridge 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Charleton 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Salcombe 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chillington 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
Stokenham 40 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Milton a nice place to live?

South Milton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Milton is 35/100, 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 Milton?

South Milton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in South Milton

TQ7 38 ⇄

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