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Living in Stoke Fleming: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Fleming scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 23/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TQ6 postcode district, Stoke Fleming ranks 2nd. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). For the surrounding area, see TQ6 postcode district.

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Stoke Fleming scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
73.8 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 26 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bidders Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Dartmouth Hill 7 crimes
  3. 3 Start Bay Park 6 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.332 · PM2.5 4.811 · PM10 8.471 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Stoke Fleming Community Primary 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
7
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital10.4 mi
Derriford Hospital23.4 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)26.8 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDartmouth Health & Wellbeing Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,320 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate46.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired43.2%Student2.4%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical41.2%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.5%
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 E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Paignton 7.7 mi
Totnes 8.6 mi
Torquay 9.7 mi
J31 M5 24.6 mi
J31 M5 25 mi
J30 M5 27 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Fleming 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

Dartmouth 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Strete 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kingswear 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Slapton (South Hams) 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blackawton 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dittisham 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stokenham 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Brixham 52 5.6 mi away ⇄
Chillington 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gabriel 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Collaton St Mary 44 7.2 mi away ⇄
West Charleton 35 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Fleming a nice place to live?

Stoke Fleming has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke Fleming 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 Stoke Fleming?

Stoke Fleming is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Fleming?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke Fleming is Stoke Fleming Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stoke Fleming in total.

Stoke Fleming in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Fleming

TQ6 43 ⇄

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