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Living in Thurlestone: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurlestone scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Thurlestone most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TQ7 postcode district. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TQ7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
103 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 28 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kerse Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Reeves Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Island View 7 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Thurlestone All Saints Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital14.9 mi
Torbay Hospital19.5 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
Nearest GP surgeryNorton Brook Medical Centre3.7 mi
GP capacity1,386 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)58.4%
available across South Hams
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate46.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired39.5%Student3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Ivybridge 8.7 mi
Totnes 13.7 mi
Plymouth 14.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £848,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£711k £732k £754k £776k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

South Milton 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bigbury-on-Sea 32 1.7 mi away ⇄
Inner Hope 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Malborough 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aveton Gifford 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsbridge 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Salcombe 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Loddiswell 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
West Charleton 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Modbury 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ermington 32 6.8 mi away ⇄
Chillington 38 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurlestone a nice place to live?

Thurlestone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thurlestone is 35/100, 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 Thurlestone?

Thurlestone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Thurlestone?

The current median house price in Thurlestone is £848,000, around 198% above the England and Wales average.

Thurlestone in context

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Postcode districts in Thurlestone

TQ7 38 ⇄

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