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Living in Swimbridge: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swimbridge scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 28/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Swimbridge places 3rd of 7 in the EX32 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the EX32 district's 30/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX32 postcode district.

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Swimbridge scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX32 0AA EX32 2BQ EX32 7AA EX32 8AA EX32 9AA EX32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
235.1 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 68 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harford Way 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.917 · PM2.5 4.619 · PM10 8.148 µg/m³
82
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Swimbridge Church of England 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
9
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital4.2 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)30.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital36.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryLitchdon Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity2,234 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across North Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.4%Student3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax North Devon · 2026-27
A £1,761
B £2,055
C £2,348
D £2,642
E £3,229
F £3,816
G £4,403
H £5,284
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
15
Chapelton 3.6 mi
Umberleigh 4.1 mi
Barnstaple 4.3 mi
J27 M5 28.3 mi
J27 M5 28.5 mi
J28 M5 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swimbridge 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

Landkey 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Westacott 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Goodleigh 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Buckland 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barnstaple 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hill 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bratton Fleming 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bickington 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
High Bickington 33 6.2 mi away ⇄
South Molton 41 6.3 mi away ⇄
Ashford (North Devon) 38 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swimbridge a nice place to live?

Swimbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swimbridge is 45/100, 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 Swimbridge?

Swimbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swimbridge?

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

Swimbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Swimbridge

EX32 42 ⇄

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