Town Pop. 17,088

Living in Tiverton: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tiverton is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the EX16 postcode district. The EX16 district averages 41/100, putting Tiverton 7 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 19 points above the EX16 district's 33/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX16 postcode district.

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Tiverton scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
115.6 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 816 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 386 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 236 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Other theft 120 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 109 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 308 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 155 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 101 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 95 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 28
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 36
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 28

Services

Schools
41
9 schools in area
7Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • ACE Tiverton Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bolham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Castle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tidcombe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Two Moors Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wilcombe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Heathcoat Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Tiverton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)11.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital15.3 mi
North Devon District Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity952 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)59.9%
available across Mid Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 584 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.3%Student3.8%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary34.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership59.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Mid Devon · 2026-27
A £1,771
B £2,066
C £2,361
D £2,656
E £3,246
F £3,836
G £4,427
H £5,312
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
52
Tiverton Parkway 5.2 mi
Newton St Cyres 10.1 mi
Whimple 11 mi
J28 M5 5 mi
J27 M5 5.1 mi
J28 M5 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 48
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 150
Detached £405,000 35
Semi-detached £256,000 43
Terraced £210,000 64
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£110k £218k £328k £435k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Halberton 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sampford Peverell 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Willand 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cullompton 56 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stoneyford 52 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bampton (Mid Devon) 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bradninch 34 6.1 mi away ⇄
Silverton 47 6.1 mi away ⇄
Uffculme 43 6.3 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 6.8 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 6.9 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Fitzpaine 33 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiverton a nice place to live?

Tiverton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tiverton is 48/100, 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 Tiverton?

Tiverton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 1,975 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tiverton?

Among the top-rated schools in Tiverton are ACE Tiverton Special School, Bolham Community Primary School and Castle Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Tiverton in total.

What are house prices like in Tiverton?

The current median house price in Tiverton is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £256,000, terraced £210,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 150 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tiverton in context

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Postcode districts in Tiverton

EX16 41 ⇄

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