Town Pop. 474

Living in Tipton St John: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tipton St John is 34/100, built from 8 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 24/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the EX10 postcode district, Tipton St John scores lowest. It scores 6 points below the EX10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. On economic health specifically, Tipton St John sits 25 points above the EX10 district figure of 67/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX10 postcode district.

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Tipton St John scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX10 0AA EX10 1BR EX10 8AB EX10 9AA EX10

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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63.3 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 12 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tipton Vale 7 crimes
  2. 2 Hayne Park 3 crimes
  3. 3 West Hill Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.824 · PM2.5 5.072 · PM10 9.037 µg/m³
81
Green Space 42
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Tipton St John Church of England Primary 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
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)9.5 mi
Torbay Hospital19.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryColeridge Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,682 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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate47.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired40%Student4.3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership89.2%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
Whimple 4.5 mi
Feniton 4.7 mi
Cranbrook 6.3 mi
J30 M5 7.7 mi
J29 M5 7.7 mi
J29 M5 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
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 Tipton St John 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

Newton Poppleford 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
West Hill (East Devon) 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ottery St Mary 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sidmouth 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Otterton 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Feniton 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Budleigh 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tipton St John a nice place to live?

Tipton St John has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tipton St John is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in Tipton St John?

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

Tipton St John in context

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Postcode districts in Tipton St John

EX10 40 ⇄

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