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Living in Stoke Canon: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Canon comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Stoke Canon places 10th of 14 in the EX5 postcode district.

Stoke Canon is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The EX5 district averages 45/100, putting Stoke Canon 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX5 postcode district.

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Stoke Canon scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
119 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 22 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blind Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Stooks Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.241 · PM2.5 5.274 · PM10 9.31 µg/m³
79
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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)3.5 mi
Torbay Hospital19.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMount Pleasant Health Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,480 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
80.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.6%Student3.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
Polsloe Bridge 2.8 mi
Pinhoe 2.9 mi
St James' Park 2.9 mi
J29 M5 3.3 mi
J29 M5 3.8 mi
J30 M5 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stoke Canon 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

Brampford Speke 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
West Clyst 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thorverton 30 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broadclyst 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Silverton 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newton St Cyres 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ide 45 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Canon a nice place to live?

Stoke Canon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke Canon is 37/100, 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 Stoke Canon?

Stoke Canon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Canon?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke Canon is Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stoke Canon in total.

Stoke Canon in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Canon

EX5 45 ⇄

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