Town Pop. 1,263

Living in Stoke Gabriel: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Gabriel comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 80/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TQ9 postcode district, Stoke Gabriel ranks 3rd. It scores 6 points below the TQ9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. Its environment score runs 15 points above the TQ9 district's 65/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ9 postcode district.

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Stoke Gabriel scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
57 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 31 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Totnes 9 crimes
  2. 2 Pound Field 6 crimes
  3. 3 Barn Park 5 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Stoke Gabriel Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital5.7 mi
Derriford Hospital21.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)21.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Farm Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,522 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.1%Student3.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
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
14
Paignton 3.2 mi
Totnes 3.6 mi
Torquay 5.2 mi
J31 M5 19.3 mi
J31 M5 19.7 mi
J30 M5 21.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £533,312 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£463k £531k £602k £671k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Collaton St Mary 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dittisham 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Totnes 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Paignton 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dartmouth 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Blackawton 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brixham 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kingswear 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dartington 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Fleming 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Gabriel a nice place to live?

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

Stoke Gabriel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Gabriel?

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

What are house prices like in Stoke Gabriel?

The current median house price in Stoke Gabriel is £533,312, around 87% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Stoke Gabriel

TQ9 43 ⇄

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