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Living in Stokenham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stokenham scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Stokenham most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the TQ7 postcode district scores higher. Stokenham leads all 12. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
251.9 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 51 crimes
↑ 476% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 41 crimes
  2. 2 Meadowside 4 crimes
  3. 3 Buttsons Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.882 · PM10 9.391 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Stokenham Area Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital15.1 mi
Derriford Hospital21.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)31.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryChillington Health Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,269 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)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate46.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired40.9%Student2.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical43.9%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.1%
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
4
Totnes 11.2 mi
Paignton 12.2 mi
Ivybridge 13 mi
J31 M5 28.7 mi
J31 M5 29.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stokenham 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

Chillington 38 0.9 mi away ⇄
Slapton (South Hams) 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Strete 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Charleton 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsbridge 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Fleming 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Salcombe 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Blackawton 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Malborough 39 6.3 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 6.4 mi away ⇄
Dartmouth 47 6.5 mi away ⇄
South Milton 35 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stokenham a nice place to live?

Stokenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stokenham is 40/100, 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 Stokenham?

Stokenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stokenham?

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

Stokenham in context

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Postcode districts in Stokenham

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