Town Pop. 309

Living in Stokeinteignhead: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stokeinteignhead is 38/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 11 places sharing the TQ12 postcode district, Stokeinteignhead scores lowest.

The TQ12 district averages 49/100, putting Stokeinteignhead 11 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Stokeinteignhead sits 25 points above the TQ12 district figure of 54/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ12 postcode district.

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Stokeinteignhead scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
142.4 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 19 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shaldon Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Newton Hill 5 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Stokeinteignhead 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
8
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital2.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)13.1 mi
Derriford Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryChannel View Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,349 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired37.2%Student3.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership82.5%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
12
Teignmouth 2.4 mi
Newton Abbot 3 mi
Torre 3.6 mi
J31 M5 10.7 mi
J31 M5 11.1 mi
J30 M5 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stokeinteignhead 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

Shaldon 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bishopsteignton 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Teignmouth 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Torquay 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Teignbridge) 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dawlish 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stokeinteignhead a nice place to live?

Stokeinteignhead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stokeinteignhead is 38/100, 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 Stokeinteignhead?

Stokeinteignhead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stokeinteignhead?

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

Stokeinteignhead in context

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Postcode districts in Stokeinteignhead

TQ12 49 ⇄

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